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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Ruther, v. (Cf. later Sc. dial. ruther v. roar, raise an outcry, noun = outcry.) intr. —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 509 (T).
Thair taillis with the tounge of it, they lyk and ruther
