Raff

[ræf]

Definition

(v. t.) To sweep, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to take by a promiscuous sweep.

(n.) A promiscuous heap; a jumble; a large quantity; lumber; refuse.

(n.) The sweepings of society; the rabble; the mob; -- chiefly used in the compound or duplicate, riffraff.

(n.) A low fellow; a churl.

Typed by Howard

Definition

n. the sweepings of society the rabble: the riff-raff: rubbish: a low worthless fellow a rowdy.—v.t. (obs.) to snatch to sweep off.—adj. Raff′ish worthless.

n. (naut.) a three-cornered sail set on a schooner when before the wind.—Also Raff′ie.

Inputed by Leonard