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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Raking,) Raiking, vbl. n. [Late ME (Prompt. Parv.) and e.m.E. rakyng(e, rakeinge, rakin(g, f. Rake v.2] The action of raking or smoothing (a surface). —1579 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 80.
To James Ȝuill gardiner for raiking and making of the kirk flure xvj s.
