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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rakking,) Racking, vbl. n. [Rak v.1 The instance given for 1653 may perh. be from Rake v.2] The act of torturing on the rack. Racking up, ? doing damage to. —1571 Misc. Bann. C. III 118.
I wreit to my lordis Lecester [etc.] … complenand for the racking of Charles 1653 Dumfries Kirk S. 22 Dec.
Nicolas McJore for racking wp the fame of wmquhile Helein Newall ordained to be rebuiked from the pillar
