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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1468
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Rafell, n. (ME and e.m.E. rafle (Chaucer), raphill (1479), raffle (1656) a game of chance played with three dice, F. rafle, med. L. raffla.) — 1468 Peebles B. Rec. I 159.
Quhat nychtbur that rasettis playaris at the dys, other hasart or rafell, in hys hows [etc.]
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