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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Ruk,) Ruck, v.1 [L. ructāre, e.m.E. ruck (1624).] intr. To belch. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 4353 (B).
Scho riftit, ruckit [Ch. routit] and maid sic stendis
