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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1554-1575
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Rung, Rowng, v. [Rung n.] tr. To furnish (a ladder) with rungs. —1554–5 Edinb. Old Acc. I 165 (see Rung n. 2 (1)). 1556–7 Ib. II 71.
To ane wricht to mend and rung all the ledderis in the stepill 1574–5 Haddington Treas. Acc. 17 (see Rung n. 2 (1)).
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