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Raining, vbl. n.² [Cf. Rainit, Rangit, Rang(e n.¹ 4 a.] ? Strips of contrasting material applied decoratively to a garment. —1611 Mar & Kellie MSS 68.
Bill for a suit of clothes. … Given for cutting the sleeves and rainings of them … v s. vj d.