Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†RAUP, n., v.
I. n. A three-pronged kitchen tool used for mashing potatoes (Dmf. 1825 Jam.).
II. v. To mash potatoes with this tool (Ib.).
[Orig. obscure. Cf. Rauhhel.]
