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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rath(e, Raith(e, n. Also: Ratche, Rave. [e.m.E. rath(e (1497), of obscure ulterior origin.] A cart rail. — 1459 Exch. R. VI 579.
Pro duobus paribus bigarum et duorum lez rathez 1543 Acts & Decr. I 563.
Ane pair of wayne quhelis … ane pair of rathis 1610 Edinb. Test. XLVI 107b.
Ane pair of waine raithes
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