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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Ruch-head, Rouch-, Roche-heid, n. Also: rugh-. [Cf. later Sc. ruch-head, ruhhed.] a. A piece of turf or peat with the surface grass adhering to it, used as the head of an improvised brush. b. ? A brush for household use, named after sense a above. —a. 1631 Buccleuch Household Bk. 29 Oct.
For a roche heid and a staf to put it on for sweiping of the windows and jeastis —b. 1643 Edinb. Test. LX 281.
Ane rouch heid for the hous pryce thairof x s. 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII 357.
2 rubbers, a Spanish bussome, a ruch head 1707 Household Bk. Gr. Baillie 175.
A rugh head, £1 2 s.