rapparee

American  

[rap-uh-ree] / ˌræp əˈri /

noun

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

2. any freebooter or robber.

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rapparee British  

/ ˌræpəˈriː /

noun

1. an Irish irregular soldier of the late 17th century

2. obsolete any plunderer or robber

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Etymology

Origin of rapparee

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

Example Sentences

Self-preservation rendered this policy necessary, and we believe there are but few instances on record of a Rapparee having been arrested in a state of intoxication.

From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

She was, besides, a paramour to the Red Rapparee, and he attributed much of her dark and ill-boding prophecy to a hostile and malignant spirit.

From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

Rapid was the rush they made to Brady's house, and the very first that entered it was the Red Rapparee.

From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

"How do we know," said another, "but I he's a Rapparee in disguise?—for that matter, he may be Reilly himself."

From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

"I am safe, sir, and free," replied Fergus; "thanks to the Red Rapparee and the sheriff for it."

From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William