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1raffle
verb raf·fle \ˈra-fəl\
: to give (something) as a prize in a raffle
raf·fledraf·fling \ˈra-f(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of RAFFLE
intransitive verb
: to engage in a raffle
transitive verb
: to dispose of by means of a raffle <raffle off a turkey>
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First Known Use of RAFFLE
circa 1680
2raffle
noun
Definition of RAFFLE
: a lottery in which the prize is won by one of numerous persons buying chances
Origin of RAFFLE
Middle English rafle, a dice game, from Middle French, dice game in which all the stakes can be won in a throw, literally, rake for a fire, from Middle High German raffel rake for a fire, from raffen to snatch, gather
First Known Use: 1766
3raffle
noun
Definition of RAFFLE
: rubbish; especially : a jumble or tangle of nautical equipment
Origin of RAFFLE
probably from French rafle act of snatching, sweeping, from Middle French, rake for a fire
First Known Use: 1881
RAFFLE Defined for Kids
1raffle
noun raf·fle \ˈra-fəl\
Definition of RAFFLE for Kids
: a contest for a prize in which people buy tickets and which is won by the person whose ticket is picked at a drawing
2raffle
verb
raf·fledraf·fl·ing
Definition of RAFFLE for Kids
: to give (something) as a prize in a raffle
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