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Same as 2d Reis.

Capable of being raised.

se; to bring from a lower to a higher place; to lift upward; to elevate; to heave; as, to raise a stone or weight. Hence, figuratively: --

Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work.

One who, or that which, raises (in various senses of the verb).

A grape dried in the sun or by artificial heat. Raisin tree (Bot.), the common red currant, whose fruit resembles the small raisins of Corinth called currants. [Eng.] Dp. Prior.

ecifically, the operation or work of setting up the frame of a building; as, to help at a raising. [U.S.]

Arranged systematically, or according to classes or subjects; as, a catalogue raisonné. See under Catalogue.

One versed in algebra.

Capable of being appraised.

A valuation by an authorized person; an appraisement.

e; to estimate the worth of, particularly by persons appointed for the purpose; as, to appraise goods and chattels.

The act of setting the value; valuation by an appraiser; estimation of worth.

One who appraises; esp., a person appointed and sworn to estimate and fix the value of goods or estates.

To raise. [Obs.] Shak.

To praise greatly or extravagantly. Goldsmith.

To stew or broil in a covered kettle or pan. A braising kettle has a deep cover which holds coals; consequently the cooking is done from above, as well as below. Mrs. Henderson.

Braised meat.

A kettle or pan for braising.

Blamable. [R.]