raffle
1[ raf-uhl ]
noun
a form of lottery in which a number of persons buy one or more chances to win a prize.
verb (used with object),raf·fled, raf·fling.
to dispose of by a raffle (often followed by off): to raffle off a watch.
verb (used without object),raf·fled, raf·fling.
to take part in a raffle.
Origin of raffle
1Other words from raffle
- raffler, noun
- un·raf·fled, adjective
How to use raffle in a sentence
All the rafflers were now arrived, except Mrs. Berlinton, who was impatiently expected.
Camilla | Fanny Burney
British Dictionary definitions for raffle
raffle
/ (ˈræfəl) /
noun
a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
(as modifier): a raffle ticket
verb
(tr often foll by off) to dispose of (goods) in a raffle
Origin of raffle
1C14 (a dice game): from Old French, of obscure origin
Derived forms of raffle
- raffler, noun
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