ˈrʌsl v. & n. --v. 1 intr. & tr.
make or
cause to make a
gentle sound as of
dry leaves blown in a breeze. 2 intr. (often foll. by
along etc.)
move with a rustling sound. 3 tr. (also absol.)
steal (cattle or horses). 4 intr. US colloq.
hustle. --n. a rustling sound or
movement. ørustle up colloq.
produce quickly
when needed. øørustler n. (esp. in
sense 3 of v.). [ME rustel etc. (imit.):
cf. obs. Flem. ruysselen, Du. ritselen]