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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RUSSIE, n.² A rush or flow of water, a powerful flow (of the tide).Sh. 1892 Manson's Sh. Almanac:
Da bow gied doon wi da russie o da tide.

[Dim. form of Sh. Norn rus, a rush, of haste, wind, water, etc., Norw. dial. rus, bustle, prob. of L.Ger. orig., not related to rush.]

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