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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Ruft, Ruiffit, adj. Also: ruf. Var. of Ruch adj. Cf. e.m.E. ruffe (1577). —1586 St. A. Test. II 65b.
Fyve dwsoun twa pair les of ruft scheip ledder gluvis price thairof l s. 1586 Edinb. Test. XV 329.
Tua dissone of ruiffit scheip ledder gluifis 1663–6 Thanes of Cawdor 320.
1 pair ruf greined sueit [gloves]
