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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dounraxter, n. [Norw. rekster, Fær. rakstur, ON. rekstr, driving.] Casting down. Also dounraxter v., -raxtering vbl. n. —1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 1 b.
The said Dauid … kwist hir doun and hett hir thrie straikis … and thairfoir is decernit to pay … for the dounraxter and the thrie straikis Ib. 21 b.
Ingager Mainsdochter and his dochter … is tryit to hawe trublit Mareoun Forrett … and hes bled and dounraxterit hir Ib. 22 b.
Margrete Gilroy for the douneraxtering of George … Nichalsdochter is decernit to pay ij merkis silwer
