Austral English / A dictionary of Australasian words, phrases and usages with those aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language, and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia

by Edward Ellis Morris

"`Open that gate, Piambook,' said Ernest gravely, pointing to the one which led into the `run-about' yard."

<hw>Run-hunting</hw>, exploring for a new run. See <i>Run</i>.

1890. Rolf Boldrewood, `Squatter's Dream,' c. xix. p. 238:

"What do you say if I go run-hunting with you?"

<hw>Running-Postman</hw>, <i>n</i>. a Tasmanian plant, i.q. <i>Coral-Pea</i>. See <i>Kennedya</i>.

<hw>Ruru</hw>, <i>n</i>. Maori name for the New Zealand bird, the <i>More-pork</i>, <i>Athene novae-zelandiae</i>, Gmel. (q.v.).

1883. F. S. Renwick, `Betrayed,' p. 45:

"The ruru's voice re-echoes, desolate."

<hw>Rush</hw>, v. (1) Of cattle: to charge a man. Contraction for to <i>rush-at</i>.

1861. T. McCombie, `Australian Sketches,' p. 122: