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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Raklie, adv. (Cf. obs. ME and e.m.E. rakele (a1300), -il, -le hasty, rash, impetuous.) —a1500 Henr. Fab. (O.U.P.) 2519.
Went neuer hound mair haistelie fra the hand, Quhen he wes rynnand maist raklie at the ra
