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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

ARASEES, ARRASEES, n. Tricks, capers, etc. [′ɑrɑsis (Marw.)]Ork. 1920 J. Firth Remin. Ork. Par., Gl.:
Arrasees, tricks played by one person on another.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Arasees. I have not heard a singular form.

[Cf. O.N. œrr, adj., mad, furious; Norse ør, adj., mad, drunk, and øras, n., a confused noise or racket.]

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