rason
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of rason
First recorded in 1930–35, rason is from the Medieval Greek word rháson a woolen cloth
Example Sentences
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I was well enough trated, and had no rason to complain.
From Seven Frozen Sailors by Fenn, George Manville
Did ever man, but a pacock, look so fond of himself with less rason?
From Tales and Novels — Volume 08 by Edgeworth, Maria
Sure an' that's the rason we're opposed to gineral schoolin', an' to readin' the Bible to the children.
From Humorous Masterpieces from American Literature by Various
When she is in her rason, she has the greatest respect for the whole bench, and your honour above all.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 08 by Edgeworth, Maria
Oh! but, upon my word and honour, it's too much: there's rason in all things.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 08 by Edgeworth, Maria
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