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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1530
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Ruclande, ppl. adj. (Appar. of Scand. origin. Cf. Norw. dial. rukl a rattling or gurgling noise, a death rattle, rukla to make such a noise.) — 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 668.
I am ane blak monk, said the ruclande reuin. So said the gled, I am ane holy freir
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