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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1824
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RUNGE, v. Also roonge (Sc. 1787 J. Elphinston Propriety II. 196). To rummage, stir up, search eagerly. Cf. Range, v., 1. [rundʒ]Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 228:
Hear'st thou Mally plunging Wi' the rung a runging?
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