rafferty
[raf-er-tee]
Origin of rafferty
1925–30; orig. in the phrase Rafferty('s) rules no rules at all; perhaps identical with British dialect raffatory, ref(f)atory, alterations of refractory
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Historical Examples of rafferty
Rafferty was to appear before him and produce his accounts and make explanations.
The Ghost GirlH. De Vere Stacpoole
“Same as I was about Rafferty,” said Phyl with a little laugh.
The Ghost GirlH. De Vere Stacpoole
I went to the president of the club and told him that here was where we had to stop Rafferty.
One Way OutWilliam Carleton
Mrs. Rafferty had furnished it somewhat lavishly but comfortably.
One Way OutWilliam Carleton
Then I went to Rafferty and told him what I wanted in the way of teams.
One Way OutWilliam Carleton