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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RAUCHT, n. Also raught. [raxt]

1. The act of reaching (n.Sc. 1880 Jam.); reach. Deriv. rauchness, room to move, elbow room, scope.Abd. 1951:
I canna get rauchness.

2. A blow, stroke (w.Sc. 1880 Jam.).Abd. 1754 R. Forbes Jnl. from London 30:
Some o' the chiels might let a raught at me.