Middle English Dictionary Entry

rūen v.
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Forms rūen v. Sg.3 rūeð, (error) runeð.
Etymology ?MDu. rūderuwen to stand up (see Smithers EGS 2.62-4); cp. ME rouing(e ger.(2). The form runeð may be an error OF rungen v.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

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In phrase: ~ up, of hair: to stand on end.
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