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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rasor, n. (? med. L. rasor barber, shaver (1130 in Latham). Cf. e.m.E. raser (1581) one who erases or obliterates a writing, f. Ras(e v.1) —1431 Ayr B. Ct. 1 Oct.
Commone rasor Gilest Barbour
