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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ragius, adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. ragious (Lydgate), -eous(e.] Furious, full of passion. —1531 Bell. Boece (M) I 63.
The capitanis … turnit all dreid in maist ragius fury