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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1530-1540
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Rounsy, adj. (Cf. later Sc. dial. runchie coarsely built or coarsely behaved, f. ME and e.m.E. rammysh (Chaucer).) — c1530-40 Stewart Bann. MS 35b/28.
Hurlit as ane theif … To Annas hous with that fowll rounsy rout
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