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rabble (1)

rab·ble [ rább'l ] (plural rab·bles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. unruly crowd: a noisy and unruly crowd of people

2. offensive term: an offensive term that deliberately insults people lacking in wealth and status ( insult ) ( takes a singular or plural verb )

3. offensive term: an offensive term that deliberately insults the abilities or significance of a group of people ( insult )

[14th century. Origin ?]
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