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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rave,) Raiff, n. [e.m.E. rave a rail of a cart (1530), var. of Rath(e n.] —1574–5 Haddington Treas. Acc. 16.
For his cart thre raiffis fra Abirlady