rabble
1a disorderly crowd; mob.
the rabble, the lower classes; the common people: The nobility held the rabble in complete contempt.
to beset as a rabble does; mob.
Origin of rabble
1Words Nearby rabble
Other definitions for rabble (2 of 2)
a tool or mechanically operated device used for stirring or mixing a charge in a roasting furnace.
to stir (a charge) in a roasting furnace.
Origin of rabble
2Other words from rabble
- rabbler, noun
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How to use rabble in a sentence
All the excitement of her rabble rousing had been suitably extinguished, along with our enthusiasm for this show.
‘Downton Abbey’ Finale Review: The Depressing Demise of a Once-Great Show | Kevin Fallon | February 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis is because, to the rabble-rousers Reed can manage to convene these days, Priebus is Da Man.
The trial brought accusations of lewd rabble-rousing and rampant sexism at corporate events—bad publicity to say the least.
He was quickly apprehended by the cops, who lined the street and kept rabble rousers on the sidewalks.
The Renegade Parade: New York City’s Halloween Party Survives | Lizzie Crocker, Caitlin Dickson | November 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTEarlier in the book, Murray waxed indignant about the "condescension toward the rabble" he detected in the new upper class.
A touch of the spurs sent Nejdi with a mighty bound into the midst of the rabble who held the road.
The Red Year | Louis TracySoult's corps arrived without cannon or baggage, a mere armed rabble, and Ney's men jeered at the disorganised battalions.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonMaltby and Butler chased John Burke and his rabble up and down the country, but could never come up with them.
Ireland Under the Tudors, Vol. II (of 3) | Richard BagwellBut a woful rude rabble there was, and such noises, made my head ake all this evening.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysThis process effected a total change of deportment in the small rabble that stood looking on.
British Dictionary definitions for rabble (1 of 2)
/ (ˈræbəl) /
a disorderly crowd; mob
the rabble derogatory the common people
Origin of rabble
1British Dictionary definitions for rabble (2 of 2)
/ (ˈræbəl) /
Also called: rabbler an iron tool or mechanical device for stirring, mixing, or skimming a molten charge in a roasting furnace
(tr) to stir, mix, or skim (the molten charge) in a roasting furnace
Origin of rabble
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