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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ras(c)h(e)nes, n. [e.m.E. rasshnes (1526), rashnesse.] The quality of being rash; unthinking boldness or temerity; a rash act. 1567 Reg. Morton I 31.
The temerite and raschenes of ȝoung men
1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 256.
And alsua takin of thair factioun capitane George Mitchell be way of raschnes as said is
Ib. 263.
Capitane Richard Skougall wes slane at Merchingstoun vpoun suddantie and rashnes
c1590 J. Stewart 240 §163.
Raschnes ruid, louping or he did luik
1596 Dalr. I 239/18.
Of his raschnes … [he] reft his awne lyfe
Ib. II 186/18.
Na raschnes suld be fund in men of ȝour estate
1621 Dunferm. B. Rec. II 131.
The said Thomas … confest his rashnes
1687 Corshill Baron Ct. 174.
Convict of their rashnes and inhumane dealing in their drunkennes

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