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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1904
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†RUIL, n. “An awkward female romp” (Lnk. 1825 Jam.). Adj. rulie, noisy, brawling (Id.). [ryl]Per. 1904 E.D.D.:
The meeting was a very rulie one; they were stripping aff their coats to fecht.
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