raier

See also: Räier

Old French

Etymology

Probably from Latin radiāre, present active infinitive of radiō.

Verb

raier

to radiate (move in an outward direction)
- circa 1170, Chrétien de Troyes, 'Érec et Énide':
  A fet le sanc vermoil raiier
  [the blow] made the blood spurt out
- 12^th Century, Unknown, Raoul de Cambrai:
  Parmi les huis vit la flame raier
  Among the doorways, he saw the flames spread out

Related terms

rai

Descendants

French: rayer (possibly)

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