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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Rubigo, n. [OED conjectures, ‘? Misuse of L. rubīgō’ = rust, blight.] The penis. — 1584 Sempill Sat. P. xlv 404.
For scho had sayned it tuys or thrise, His rubigo began to ryis
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