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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Rud(e, n.3 (ME and e.m.E. rude red or ruddy colour (Ancr. R.), complexion (of those parts of the face which are naturally reddish or ruddy) (13th c.), also rode (a1310), OE rudu fem., related by ablaut to OE réad Red(e adj.) —1513 Doug. xii ii 29.
Lavinia … Hyr moderis wordis felt deip in hyr hart, So that the rud dyd hyr vissage glow —a1500 Henr. Orph. 354.
Quhare is thy rude as rose wyth chekis quhite 15.. Christis Kirk 33 (M).
As ony rose hir rude was reid
