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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rafling, vbl. n. [e.m.E. raffling (1682). See also Rafell n.] The action of playing the game of raffle. —1697 Foulis Acc. Bk. 205.
My oune 4 dollers at rafling