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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Rus, Rushe, adj. and n.2 [e.m.E. russe n. (1567), rush (1655), adj. (1574). Cf. F. Russe (1715 in Larousse).] a. adj. Russian. See also Rus(c)hy adj. b. noun. A Russian. —a. c1515 Asl. MS I 306/22.
Rusland and the Rus se —b. 1626 Garden Sc. Worthies 83.
When that great Rushe whom thow calls rude arose
