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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1494
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Ruche, n. [OF rusche, MF ruche (early 13th c. and 1530 in Larousse) a beehive, OF rugue, F. ruche (14th c. and 1651 in Larousse) cell of a honeycomb, late L. rusca rush, rushes.] A bee-hive; a representation of this. — 1494 Loutfut MS 24b.
The ruches quhilkis ar habitationis of beis fleis till hunny 1494 Ib. 25a.
He that first bur the ruches in his armes wes desirand til haf a king lord & maister
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