raer

1. (transitive) to scrape, skim, shave
2. to scythe
3. to flatten, raze; to lay bare
4. (impersonal) to clear up

Pronounced as (IPA)

/raˈeɾ/

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: rādere

Cognate with Portuguese: reer

Cognate with Spanish: raer

Cognate with English: raze

In summary

From Old Galician-Portuguese reer, raer (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Latin rādere. Cognate with Portuguese reer and Spanish raer. Compare English raze.