Definition of raffle
: to dispose of by means of a raffle
- raffle off a turkey
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First Known Use of raffle
circa 1680
Definition of raffle
: a lottery in which the prize is won by one of numerous persons buying chances
Origin and Etymology of raffle
probably from French rafle act of snatching, sweeping, from Middle French, rake for a fire
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Definition of raffle for English Language Learners
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: to give (something) as a prize in a raffle
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Definition of raffle for Students
: a contest for a prize in which people buy tickets and which is won by the person whose ticket is picked at a drawing
Definition of raffle for Students
raffled;
raffling
: to give (something) as a prize in a raffle
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