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    Rustle , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Rustled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Rustling .] [AS. hristlan to rustle; or cf. Sw. rusta to stir, make a riot, or E. rush, v.]
   To make a quick succession of small sounds, like the rubbing or moving of silk cloth or dry leaves.
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   He is coming; I hear his straw rustle.
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   Prouder than rustling in unpaid-for silk.
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   To stir about energetically; to strive to succeed; to bustle about. [Slang, Western U.S.]
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   To steal; -- used of livestock and esp. of cattle.
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   To rustle up To gather or find by searching; as, to rustle up some food for supper.
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