"rather" meaning in Middle English

See rather in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{head|enm|adjective form}} rather
  1. Alternative form of rathere (“quicker”) Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: rathere (extra: quicker)
    Sense id: en-rather-enm-adj-cS78rSNk

Adverb

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  1. Alternative form of rathere (“more quickly”) Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: rathere (extra: more quickly)
    Sense id: en-rather-enm-adv-jsem0Myp
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