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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Rusk, v. [ME ruske(n (c1275) to tear or tug (up). Cf. later Sc. dial. rusk to scratch, claw (Jam.).] intr. To tear, scratch or claw at (something). —a1500 Seven S. 548.
With his nalis and with his tuskis Sa rudlye at the rute he ruskis That all was lyke for to ga dovne
