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rattlepate

American  
[rat-l-peyt] / ˈræt lˌpeɪt /

noun

  1. a rattlebrain.


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Etymology

Origin of rattlepate

First recorded in 1635–45; rattle 1 + pate

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Countess--This rattlepate Figaro, without my sanction-- Count--He did it, eh! and Basilio pretended that a peasant brought it.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright

I know I'm a rattlepate, but that's what I'm going to do.

From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon

Royal Lowrie is an especially engaging rattlepate, and we do not wonder that he wins forgiveness on all sides.”

From Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages by Anonymous

She was unquestionably what she had confessed herself to be—a rattlepate.

From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon

"The place seems suggestive of fancies to you?" we observed in reply to the rattlepate.

From The Man In The Reservoir by Hoffman, Charles Fenno

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