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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1891

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RUKKEL, v. Also rukl, rookle. To rock. Ppl.adj. ruklin, rooklin, rocking, insecure, tottering. Deriv. ruckly, unsteady, in a dilapidated state (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). [rukl]Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 93:
Ta shoard aald rooklin govirmints.

[Unvoiced variant of Ruggel. Norw. rugla, to sway, to shake, Sw. dial rukla, id.]

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