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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Russer berré. [f. russer, var. of Raser n.1, perh. under the influence of Russell n.; cf. later Rizer n. Cf. OF russur, rousseur (c1155 and c1398 in Larousse) in comb. with berré berry.] The red currant. — 1587 Treas. Acc. MS 63b.
To ane man that brocht russer berreis at sindrie tymes, l s.
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