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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1950
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ROOIACK, n. In pl. in phr. on the rooiacks, see quot. [′rujɑk]Inv. 1950 Highland News (21 Oct.):
A boy who went on the “rooiacks” — staying out all night, in some secret “coolie” (hiding place).
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