RAZE


Meaning of RAZE in English

v.tr. (also rase) 1 completely destroy; tear down (esp. raze to the ground). 2 erase; scratch out (esp. in abstract senses).

[ ME rase = wound slightly f. OF raser shave close ult. f. L radere ras- scrape ]

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