rason

American  

[rah-sawn, ras-on] / ˈrɑ sɔn, ˈræs ɒn /

noun

Greek Orthodox Church.

• rasa
  plural

1. a long, loose, black gown with wide sleeves, worn by the clergy.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• rasa
  plural

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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rason rasa

I know that, Dominick, and for the same rason well have a collection at the three althars.

From The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by William Carleton

Troth there's no rason for complainin' in regard o' the health; sarra one o' them but's bravely, consitherin' all things: I believe I'm the worst o' them, myself, yer Reverence..

From The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by William Carleton

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

"Arra, lie down, Phadrick; sure he only wants to show you the rason o' the thing."

From Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by William Carleton

"Ay, there's sinse and rason in that," replied Eody; "and if you'd take my advice you'd give up Peggy Gartland, too."

From The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by William Carleton

This idea reflects the concept of tabula rasa, or the "blank slate."

From Science Daily ● May 3, 2026

Somewhere inside a tabula rasa passed off as an office space, a diligent worker is rewarded with a five-minute "dance experience."

From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2025

Her desire for a global tabula rasa outstrips that of even the most fanatical Red Guards, who still dominate her mental landscape.

From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2024

Each of these, Pythagoras to Euclid, could be counted as a tabula rasa.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2023

Good heavens! what a tabula rasa of the map of the world!

From John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced by Max O'Rell