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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
RUMSE, v.1, n. Also rums (Jak.). [rʌms]
I. v. To move uneasily, to stir, to toss about, esp. during sleep (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1968).
II. n. A stirring, a sudden movement esp. when awakening from sleep (Jak.).
[Norw. dial. raumska, roomsa (på seg), to stir (sleepily), romsen, not fully awake, O.N., Icel. raumska, to stir from sleep.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
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