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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ram-rais, -rays. [Ram n. and Rase n.1 Cf. 17th c. Eng. ram-raise (1695) a short run preparatory to a jump.] A charge, a headlong rush like that of a ram. —1513 Doug. xi xvii 49.
Sum … Can with a ramrays [Ruddim. ram rais] to the portis dusche, Lyke with thar hedis the hard barris to frusch
