Middle English Dictionary Entry
raphe n.
Entry Info
| Forms | raphe n. |
| Etymology | ML rafa; cp. OProv. rafe, raphe. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
= raphane n.(a).
Associated quotations
- (?1440) Palladius (DukeH d.2)2.204 : The raphe [L raphanus] is roote; al other in letuce Vpgooth.
- (?1440) Palladius (DukeH d.2)2.212 : The raphe outake and lappe hit faire in donge And sette hit.