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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rakking,) Raking, ppl. adj. [Rak v.3] Of rope used to make ‘racks’ or temporary sides for carts. Only in M. Works Acc. —1616 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 58. 1619 Ib. 134.
Takill to be raking towes to the cartis
