A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Ruf(e, adj. (? adv.). (Of doubtful origin and meaning. ‘Identity with OE róf valiant, stout, strong, is phonetically possible’ (OED).) — a1500 Peblis to Play 52.
He cleikit vp ane hie ruf sang a1500 Taill of Rauf Coilȝear 109.
Ane ryall rufe het fyre war my desyre
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