Definitions for rapparee

rapparee rap·pa·ree

Spelling: [rap-uh-ree]
IPA: /ˌræp əˈri/

Rapparee is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 89 anagrams from letters in rapparee (aaeepprr).

Definitions for rapparee

noun

  1. an armed Irish freebooter or plunderer, especially of the 17th century.
  2. any freebooter or robber.

Origin of rapparee

First recorded in 1680-90, rapparee is from the Irish word rapaire

Examples for rapparee

It soon became evident that the rapparee and his party had taken the alarm.

"Don't let the sight of me frighten you, sir," said the rapparee.

"Here it is," replied the rapparee, pulling out a rag in which were the precise number of guineas mentioned.

The spirit of the rapparee is still abroad—though we fear there is little of the Tory left about it.

She then looked cautiously about her, and added, "Fergus, the rapparee!"

The English complained that it was no easy matter to catch a rapparee.

The reader will please not confound the terms "tory" and "rapparee."

"Well, now, suppose I should make the trial," said the rapparee.

The rapparee is to get a pardon from government, at least he is promised it by Sir Robert, if he turns against you.

This seemed precisely the arrangement which the rapparee and his men had contemplated.

Word Value for rapparee
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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