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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Ruryk, adj. [Cf. med. L. ruricus (Du Cange).] Rustic. —c1475 Wall. vii 398.
Wallace a lord he may be clepyt weyll, Thocht ruryk folk tharoff haff litill feill; Na deyme na lord, bot landis be thair part
