Rask
Ras·mus Chris·tian [ras-muhs kris-chuhn; Danish rahs-moos krees-tyahn], /ˈræs məs ˈkrɪs tʃən; Danish ˈrɑs mʊs ˈkris tyɑn/, 1787–1832, Danish philologist.
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Rask, who also has 93 games of playoff experience, gives the Bruins a decided advantage in net.
A Capitals playoff primer as they prepare to face the Bruins | Scott Allen | May 14, 2021 | Washington PostThe Capitals had five shots on goal in the overtime period, but Rask was up to every challenge until Vrana's shootout winner.
Capitals beat Bruins in a shootout, making for a happy Zdeno Chara homecoming | Samantha Pell | March 4, 2021 | Washington PostIn the present century we find a third edition by Rasmus Rask, published in Stockholm in 1818.
The Younger Edda | SnorreIn Suidas we meet an application of the principle recognised by Rask, viz.
Opuscula | Robert Gordon LathamBut Rask, upon his return, thought differently, and proposed to Grundtvig that they edit the poem together.
The Translations of Beowulf | Chauncey Brewster Tinker
Rask borrowed the original transcripts which Thorkelin had brought from the British Museum, and copied and corrected them.
The Translations of Beowulf | Chauncey Brewster TinkerI am forced to send Rask to the office, as I am obliged to remain on the vessel until it is unloaded.
The Home in the Valley | Emilie F. Carln
British Dictionary definitions for Rask
/ (Danish rasɡ) /
Rasmus Christian (ˈrasmus ˈkresdjan). 1787–1832, Danish philologist. He pioneered comparative philology with his work on Old Norse (1818)
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