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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Rusk, Ruske, n. [Cf. Icel. rusk, also Rusk,v.] A blow with something sharp or pointed; a wound. —c1420 Wynt. i 206.
Than tyll that boy he gawe a ruske, … He dang hym wytht hys bowe to dede 1460 Hay Alex. 3232.
That hors or man that he gat in his tusk Or on his horn he gaue him sic ane rusk That hors or man he bair doun to the ground
