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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Russly, adj. [Russill v.] Given to rustling; that makes a rustling sound. — 1513 Doug. viii i 35 (Sm.).
Off colour fauch, schaip lyk a hempin sayll, And russly reidis dekis weill hys haris
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"Russly adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/russly>
