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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1683
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Ruby, n.2 [Ruby adj. b.] A variety of apple. —1683 Reid Sc. Gard'ner (1683) 121 (Jam.).
We have also … for the kitchen the Codling, Lidingtown and Rubies