The spelling with <ú> comes directly from the DRAE. Like you, I would've thought the tilde unnecessary. I don't think my UoC Spanish-English dictionary has it either.
I didn't have time before I posted last night, but today I'll consult Corominas to see what light he can shine on this.
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Date: 2006-06-08 02:26 pm (UTC)I didn't have time before I posted last night, but today I'll consult Corominas to see what light he can shine on this.