Su. G. rep-a, to measure by a line.
RAIR, s. A roar.
V. [Rare].
To RAISE, RAIZE, v. a.
1. To excite, S.
Burns.
2. To madden; rais'd, delirious, S.
Alem. raiz-en, irritare; Su. G. ras-a, insanire.
RAISE-NET FISHING, allowing the lower part of the net to rise and float with the flowing tide, and to fall down with the ebb, Dumfr.
Stat. Acc.
RAISS, RASSE, RASE, RACE, s. A strong current in the sea, S.
Barbour.
Teut. raes, aestuarium.
RAITH, REATH, s. The fourth part of a year, S.
Ross.
Gael. ratha, raithe, id.; Su. G. ret, Isl. reit-r, quadratum quodvis.