rabble
|rab/ble|
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/ˈræbəl/
disorderly crowd
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rabble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'rabel,' where it meant 'a pack of animals.'
Historical Evolution
'rabel' transformed into the modern English word 'rabble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a pack of animals,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a disorderly crowd or mob.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disorderly crowd; a mob.
The rabble gathered outside the palace, demanding change.
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Noun 2
the common people, especially when regarded as inferior or uncouth.
The aristocrats looked down upon the rabble with disdain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45