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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RAZE, v. Also raaz(e) (Dmf. 1772 Weekly Mag (27 Aug.) 269). To gash, cut, tear oneself, as with barbed wire, broken glass, etc. (Sh. 1967). [rɑ:z]Sh. 1899 Shetland News (18 Feb.):
De're I'm raaz'd da ba' o' me haan apo' dis deevil's toarns.
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