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R — Rabbi to Radically (Part 2 of 4)

Race, v. n.

    1. Run swiftly
    2. Contend in running.

Race, v. a. Drive swiftly.

Race-course, n. Ring, racing ground.

Race-horse, n.

    1. Racer, blood-horse, thorough-bred horse.
    2. (Ornith.) Steamer-duck (Micropterus brachypterus).

Racer, n.

    1. Runner.
    2. Race-horse, courser, blood-horse, thorough-bred horse.

Rachitic, a. Rickety.

Rachitis, n. (Med.) Rickets, inflammation of the spine.

Rack, n.

    1. Torture, torment, anguish, agony, pang, extreme pain.
    2. Crib, manger.
    3. Neck (of mutton), crag.
    4. Mist, vapor, flying cloud, moisture, dampness.
    5. (Naut.) Fairleader.
    6. Stand, frame.
    7. Arrack, spirituous liquor.