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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rase, v.3 [obs. e.m.E. and ME rase (14th c.), rasyn (Prompt. Parv.), (M)Du. razen, (M)LG rasen to rage, (of dogs) to be rabid.] intr. To growl or bark in rage. —1513 Doug. ix ii 69.
[The wolf] reddy to devour Rasys in ire for the wod hungris lyst
