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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RUNG, v.2, n.2 Also rong (Jak.). [rʌŋ]
I. v. 1. intr. To ring, resound, reverberate, boom (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1968).Sh. 1967 New Shetlander No. 82. 25:
Da white-kepped waves are rungin ida geo.
2. tr. To play (a fiddle) (Sh. 1968).Sh. 1898 Shetland News (8 Jan.):
Dat auld füle, William Jeemson, ta sit an' rung at da fiddle laek a young lad.
II. n. A hollow, ringing sound (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1968).
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