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ruck

Main Entry: ¹ruck

Pronunciation: \ˈrək\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, heap, pile, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hraukr rick — more at rick

Date: 15th century

1 a : the usual run of persons or things : generality <trying to rise above the ruck — Richard Holt> b : an indistinguishable gathering : jumble
2 : the persons or things following the vanguard <finished the race in the ruck>

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