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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Russill, v. [ME and e.m.E. rustele(n (1398).] intr. To cause a rustling noise. —1560 Rolland Seven S. 1775.
Bot with hir wingis scho [sc. the falcon] russillit & rang hir bellis
