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   Raze, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Razed (rāzd); p. pr. & vb. n. Razing.] [F. raser. See Rase, v. t.] [Written also rase.]
   1. To erase; to efface; to obliterate.
   
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   Razing the characters of your renown. Shak.
   
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   2. To subvert from the foundation; to lay level with the ground; to overthrow; to destroy; to demolish.
   
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   The royal hand that razed unhappy Troy. Dryden.
   
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   Syn. -- To demolish; level; prostrate; overthrow; subvert; destroy; ruin. See Demolish.
   
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   Razed (rāzd), a. Slashed or striped in patterns. [Obs.] “Two Provincial roses on my razed shoes.”  Shak.
   
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