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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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(Rasche,) Rash, v.1 [e.m.E. rassh (1523), aphetic form of arrache Arace v., perh. after OF racher, -ier.] tr. To pull or tear off (of). = Race v. —?1438 Alex. ii 4653.
Than thay of Grece … sesit Porrus … And rashed [F. esrachent] of his helme