An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To touch or rub lightly in passing.

Etymology (EN): Perhaps special use of graze “to feed on grass,” from M.E. grasen, O.E. grasian.

Etymology (PE): Barmažidan, from Choresmian parmž “to touch, to rub,” variants barmajidan, majidan, parmâsidan, Mid.Pers. pahrmâh- “to touch, to feel;” ultimately from Proto-Ir. *pari-mars-,
from *Hmars-, *Hmarz- “to touch, rub, wipe;” probably related to marz “border, frontier,” mâlidan “to rub, polish.”