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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RUNCH, v.1, n.2 Also runsh, runse. [rʌnʃ]
I. v. To crunch, grind or crush (Fif. c.1850 R. Peattie MS.; Sc. 1882 Francisque-Michel, 395; Dmb. 1968).Sc. 1862 G. Henderson St Matthew viii. 12:
There sall be greetin' an' runchin' o' teeth.m.Lth. 1866 J. Smith Merry Bridal 13:
Sic munchin' — sic runchin'.
II. n. A crunching or grinding (Sc. 1882 Francisque-Michel 395); a noisy bite.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 415:
Runse — The noise a sharp instrument makes, piercing flesh.w.Sc. 1880 Jam.:
He took a runsh o' the turmet.
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