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rab

[ rab ]

/ ræb /

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noun

a wooden beater for mixing plaster or mortar.

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Origin of rab

First recorded in 1815–25, rab is from the French word rabot

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for rab

Page 115: Rab remained in statu quo till the carrier returned; love and devotion filled his heart.
Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10|Charles Herbert Sylvester
Mary Hope had traveled that trail many times on Rab, a few years ago.
Rim o' the World|B. M. Bower
In an instant Rab was standing over him, threatening strangulation if he stirred.
Spare Hours|John Brown
Then Rab said he tried him wi' Erse, for he cam in his youth frae the braes of Glenlivat—but it wadna do.
The Antiquary, Complete|Sir Walter Scott

He entered on his feud with Gourlay, and bought Rab Jamieson's house and barn (with the field behind it) for a trifle.
The House with the Green Shutters|George Douglas Brown