raffle

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[ raf-uh l ]
/ ˈræf əl /
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noun

a form of lottery in which a number of persons buy one or more chances to win a prize.

verb (used with object), raf·fled, raf·fling.

to dispose of by a raffle (often followed by off): to raffle off a watch.

verb (used without object), raf·fled, raf·fling.

to take part in a raffle.

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Origin of raffle

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1350–1400; Middle English rafle dice game < Middle French, derivative of rafler to snatch; cf. raff

OTHER WORDS FROM raffle

raf·fler, nounun·raf·fled, adjective

Words nearby raffle

raffia, raffia palm, raffinate, raffinose, raffish, raffle, raffles, rafflesia, rafinesque, rafraîchissoir, rafsanjani

Definition for raffle (2 of 2)

raffle2
[ raf-uh l ]
/ ˈræf əl /

noun

rubbish.
Nautical. a tangle, as of ropes, canvas, etc.

Origin of raffle

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First recorded in 1790–1800; raff + -le
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Words related to raffle

sweepstake, draw, flier, pool, stake, sweep, lots, disposition, gambling, speculation, wager, drawing, bet, tossup, gaming, numbers

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British Dictionary definitions for raffle

raffle
/ (ˈræfəl) /

noun

  1. a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
  2. (as modifier)a raffle ticket

verb

(tr often foll by off) to dispose of (goods) in a raffle

Derived forms of raffle

raffler, noun

Word Origin for raffle

C14 (a dice game): from Old French, of obscure origin
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