raier

See also: Räier

Old French

Etymology

Probably from Latin radiāre, present active infinitive of radiō.

Verb

raier

1. 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)