rǣsan

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rǣsan, wk.v: to rush, move violently or impetuously. (RAZ-ahn / ˈræː-zan)

Medieval manuscript image of a fierce-looking, four-legged hairy beast with long ears running on hoofed feet, baring its teeth.
A falena in Der Naturen Bloeme; Flanders, c. 1350; Koninklijke Bibliotheek, KB, KA 16, f. 57v. [galerij.kb.nl]

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