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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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( Ras,) Rais(e, attrib. (? Aphetic form of Arras, the name of the town (cf. Raschit p.p.). Cf. also late north. ME canvas of arras werk (1442).) —1586 Perth B. Ct. 22 Nov.
Four lib. four schillingis for Rais hempe 1624 Edinb. Test. LII 171.
xij staine Raise hempt at xlvj s. viij s. the staine wecht
