RAWS used to be more common twenty-five years ago than now: boat cushions had much to do with them.
"Boating"
W. B. Woodgate Commentator: Harvey Mason
There are all sorts of RAWS, and sand-cracks, and broken knees.
"Checkmate"
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
They are generally razor-backed beasts, with one or two RAWS, and blind, at least, of one eye.
"Old Jack"
W.H.G. Kingston