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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: 1475

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Runsik, v. [ME ronsake (c1375), var. of Ransak v.] tr. To examine (a problem) thoroughly; to look into. —c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace vii 120.
My witt vnabill is To runsik sic, for dreid I say off mys c1475 Ib. viii 973 (McD.).
To runsik [Moir ransek] this questioun

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