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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rasit,) Raced, p.p. [? Ras(e v.1 Cf. e.m.E. rase ‘a small thread or spar of ore’ (1580 in OED), also Ras(e n.1] Run through (with threads of a different material or appearance). — 16.. Mining Rec. xxxvii.
The heavy peece of redd-mettle … was raced with many small stringes like unto haiers or thredds
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