Middle English Dictionary Entry

araisen v.
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Entry Info

Forms araisen v. Also ar(r)eisen, ar(r)ezen.
Etymology Cp. raisen & arēren.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) To raise (sth.) upright or to a higher level; set on high, bear aloft; lift up, rear; ~ up; (b) to rise to an upright position or to a higher level; -- intr. or refl.
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2.
~ banere ayenes, revolt against; ~ ayenes, rise in hostility against.
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3.
To rear (a structure, a mound), erect (a building).
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4.
To raise (sb.) from death to life; to resurrect.
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5.
To elevate (sb., oneself) in rank, station, honor, or fortune.
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6.
To elevate, exalt (thought).
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7.
~ to the hevene (sonne), extol or praise to high heaven.
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8.
(a) To bring (sth.) into existence, stir up; incite; (b) to bring (desire) to fulfillment; (c) to evoke (the devil); (d) to draw up (a business account).
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(a) To stir up, incite (people) to action, esp. to hostile action or rebellion; (b) to muster (people) as troops.
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10.
To levy or collect (a tax, fine, fee, etc. from a person or property).
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11.
(a) To raise (a siege); (b) to force (a besieger) to abandon the siege.
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12.
Cook. To lift or cut off (wings, legs of a fowl); also, carve, slice.
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