We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By clicking 'continue' or by continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings in your browser at any time.

Continue
Find out more

Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

Hide Quotations Hide Etymology

Abbreviations Cite this entry

About this entry:
First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

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.]

22806

snd