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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Raie,) Raye, n. [ME raye (1323–4), rayȝe, ray F. raie (c 1155 in Larousse), L. raia.] A ray, the fish. —1494 Loutfut MS 33a.
And sum part of his pikans ar vennomus as is the raye of the sey
