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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Runsy, -é, Ronsy, n. [ME and e.m.E. runci (c1300), rounsy (Manning), ronsi (14th c.), rounse (a1529), OF roncin, ronci (1080 in Greimas), f. as Roncin n.] A riding horse; a rouncy. —?1438 Alex. ii 2940.
Steidis and fare palfrayes, Runseis, coursouris and haiknayes a1500 Rauf C. 479.
He was the ryallest of array On ronsy micht ryde Ib. 791.
Vpon ane rude runsy he ruschit out of toun c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 228.
Quhill runsyis rynis away with cairt and quheilis
