Razee \Ra*zee"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Razeed} (r[.a]*z[=e]d");
p. pr. & vb. n. {Razeeing}.]
To cut down to a less number of decks, and thus to an
inferior rate or class, as a ship; hence, to prune or abridge
by cutting off or retrenching parts; as, to razee a book, or
an article.
[1913 Webster]