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roosk

nounpeople

Big, burly, sturdy Shetland man

a large, burly person; typically a sturdy, strong man

Example in use

Yon roosk aye helps wi da boat.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/ROOSK/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentaffectionate

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