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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Rus, n.1 (? OF ros (11th c.), rous (mid-12th c.) adj. red-gold in colour, also as noun, L. russus red.) —1494 Loutfut MS 148a.
He beris gold & geulez with a bend interchangit rus, metal & colour
