Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Unknown; see English rubbish for more.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrubus/, /ˈrubis/

Noun

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robous (uncountable)

  1. rubbish
  2. rubble

Descendants

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  • English: rubbish
  • Scots: rubbage

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