rapparee
Americannoun
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an armed Irish freebooter or plunderer, especially of the 17th century.
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any freebooter or robber.
noun
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an Irish irregular soldier of the late 17th century
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obsolete any plunderer or robber
Etymology
Origin of rapparee
First recorded in 1680–90, rapparee is from the Irish word rapaire
Example Sentences
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The Rapparee, always apprehensive of the "authorities," started behind a screen, and the baronet, although unconscious of any cause for terror, stood rather undecided.
From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William
On reaching home Reilly found Fergus, one of his own relatives, as we have said, the same who, warned by his remonstrances, had abandoned the gang of the Red Rapparee, waiting to see him.
From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William
"Simply because I was a Rapparee when I spoke to your father; but I have left them, once and for ever."
From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William
It soon became evident that the Rapparee and his party had taken the alarm.
From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William
After an unusual delay the sheriff felt himself called upon to order both the Rapparee and the baronet for execution.
From Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William
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