Middle English Dictionary Entry

rāke n.(3)
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1.
(a) A path, track, pass; also fig.; gaderen the ~, to pick up or follow the path; haven ~, be allowed passage, have the opportunity; on a ~, ?at a run, ?on a straight course; (b) a certain pass or thrust in fencing; (c) ?grazing land, pasture land; (d) in surnames; (e) in place names [see Smith PNElem.1.263;2.78, 80].