Definitions for rapparees

rapparees rap·pa·ree

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

Rapparees is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 215 anagrams from letters in rapparees (aaeepprrs).

Definitions for rapparees

noun

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

Origin of rapparees

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

Examples for rapparees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for rapparees
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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