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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rak, n.4 [ME racke (1294–5), rak(ke (14th, early 15th c.) (Sandahl), OE racca, ON rakki, OSw., ODan. rakke, Du. rak, F. raque.] A parrel, ‘a band of rope … by which the middle of a yard is fastened to a mast’ (OED). —1561 Treas. Acc. XI 116.
For expensis maid be him in putting of the said bote to the see, hir ballest, lyme, pakthreid, rak [etc.]
