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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Ruke,) Ruck, v. [e.m.E. rook (c1590); Ruke n.1 2.] tr. To cheat (a person). —1673 Aberd. Council Lett. V 230.
Wheras they designe nothing all along but to ruck the haill heritors of fishing in Aberdein by exacting what pryce they pleased
