Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†ROUSTER, n. Also rooshter (Gregor). A stroke, a severe blow (Abd. 1825 Jam., Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 145). [′rustər]
[Orig. doubtful.]