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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1697
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Ruskie, n. (Gael. rúsgan a circular dish made of roots, a circular basket of twigs and straw. Cf. 18th c. Eng. ruskin, f. Ir. rusgán.) — c1697 Wemyss Corr. 158.
I have ordered Jean to putt up your wallnuts and cheries if she can get a ruskie for them
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