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Origin and Etymology of rafter
Middle English, from Old English ræfter; akin to Old Norse raptr rafter
First Known Use: before 12th century
Origin and Etymology of rafter
2raft
First Known Use: 1741
RAFTER Defined for Kids
rafter
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: one of the usually sloping timbers that support a roof
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