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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†RA'EN, n. A Gall. form of Eng. raven. See P.L.D. § 70.1.Kcb. 1789 D. Davidson Seasons 73:
Upon a blasted oak the croaking ra'en, Fell thief o' gosling brood, has his retreat.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 397:
Raen-nest-heugh, the steepest precipice generally among precipices.