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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rat, n. [Of unknown origin. Cf. Rat v., also later Sc. and mod. Ulster dial. rat, also rot; a rut, deep scratch.] A wrinkle or furrow. —1513 Doug. vii vii 26.
Hyr forret skorit with runclys and mony rat [: trat; L. Et frontem obscenam rugis arat]
