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Rabble
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 6
Part of speech: noun (n.)
An iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron in the process of puddling.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 6
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A tumultuous crowd of vulgar, noisy people; a mob; a confused, disorderly throng.
2. A confused, incoherent discourse; a medley of voices; a chatter.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 6
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To speak in a confused manner. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 4 of 6
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To stir or skim with a rabble, as molten iron.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 5 of 6
Part of speech: verb (v.)
1. To insult, or assault, by a mob; to mob; as, to rabble a curate. Macaulay.
2. To utter glibly and incoherently; to mouth without intelligence. [Obs. or Scot.] Foxe.
3. To rumple; to crumple. [Scot.]
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 6 of 6
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
Of or pertaining to a rabble; like, or suited to, a rabble; disorderly; vulgar. [R.] Dryden.