Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RUSK, n.1, v. Sc. variant of Eng. risk.Abd. 1923 R. L. Cassie Heid or Hert x.:
George thocht he wud need tae begin the speakin' at a' rusks.Abd. 1963 Abd. Press and Jnl. (19 Sept.):
Mony a load wi' a “C” Licence rusket.
