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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Annotated/rüstig

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rüstig, adjective, ‘prepared for action, vigorous, robust,’ from Middle High German rüstec, ‘vigorous, armed,’ Old High German rustîg, ‘prepared, adorned.’ With regard to the evolution of meaning compare fertig, also entrüstet. Old Icelandic hraustr, ‘brave, competent,’ is more remote.