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rapscallion

[ rap-skal-yuhn ]

noun

  1. a rascal; rogue; scamp.


rapscallion

/ ræpˈskæljən /

noun

  1. a disreputable person; rascal or rogue


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rapscallion1

1690–1700; earlier rascallion, based on rascal

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rapscallion1

C17: from earlier rascallion ; see rascal

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Example Sentences

Otherwise the Kirby-Cressetts would be dictating to me from the muzzle of one of the old rapscallion's Maxims.

Depend upon it, sir, unless the rapscallion rebels should catch and hang me up to one of the tall aiks o' the Chaudière.

That big rapscallion, Carrington, has been makin things mighty misable for Missy Harlan.

There is where the money goes he wheedles out of me every week; but I'll fix the young rapscallion.

I don't think he could have meant better than Rapscallion; he's awfully fond of that horse.

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