rabble
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1rab·ble

noun \ˈra-bəl\

Definition of RABBLE

1
: a disorganized or confused collection of things
2
a : a disorganized or disorderly crowd of people : mob
b : the lowest class of people

Examples of RABBLE

  1. <the crown prince was reminded that even the rabble of the realm deserved his attention and compassion>

Origin of RABBLE

Middle English rabel pack of animals
First Known Use: 14th century

2rabble

transitive verb
rab·bledrab·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of RABBLE

: to insult or assault by or as a mob

First Known Use of RABBLE

1644

Rhymes with RABBLE

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