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raase

verbaction

forcefully seize or carry off goods

to forcefully seize or carry off goods; to raid and pillage

Example in use

They raase awa wi the boat.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/RAH-se/

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Origin & context

scotsolderharshalso: raise

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