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Origin and Etymology of rail
First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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First Known Use of rail
14th century
Definition of rail
Origin and Etymology of rail
First Known Use: 15th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearDefinition of rail
railer
nounSynonym Discussion of rail
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- angrily scolding the children
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- upbraided her assistants for poor research
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- berated continually by an overbearing boss
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- railed loudly at their insolence
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- an alleged killer reviled in the press
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- was vituperated for betraying his friends
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Definition of rail for Students
Definition of rail for Students
- Students railed about a longer school year.
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