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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Raring, ppl. adj. [In Nisbet after Purvey.] Roaring. —c1520-c1535 Nisbet 1 Peter v 8.
The deuile, as a raring [P. rorynge] lioun gais about, seking quham he sal deuour