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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Rukker,) Rucker, Ruiker, n. [Ruk v.2] A man employed to stack hay. —1680 Foulis Acc. Bk. 48.
Ruckers 1699 Ib. 259.
For 4 pints of eall to the ruikers of the hay in the boig 1703 Ib. 329.
For eall to the ruckers of the hay and raikers therof
