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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ARASEES, ARRASEES, n. Tricks, capers, etc. [′ɑrɑsis (Marw.)]Ork. 1920 J. Firth Remin. Ork. Par., Gl.:
Arrasees, tricks played by one person on another.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Arasees. I have not heard a singular form.