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rafferty
[ raf-er-tee ]
adjective
, British, Australian.
- confused; disorganized.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rafferty1
1925–30; originally 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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Example Sentences
But I also fell in love with Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson, and Gerry Rafferty.
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This—Hyacinth recognised it—was the great hanging lamp in the window of Rafferty's shop.
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Hyacinth recognised the mark, and remembered that he had seen the identical pot on the upper shelf of Rafferty's shop for years.
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At that instant a ragged urchin, carrying a bundle of papers, seemed to recognize Rafferty, and spoke to him.
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Grandad Rafferty watched them until they were out of sight and sound.
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And now, Rafferty, as one friend to another, will you let me help you?
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