Definitions for raffræf

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

raffræf(n.)

  1. riffraff; rabble.

Origin of raff:

1665–75; extracted from riffraff

Webster Dictionary

  1. Raff(verb)

    to sweep, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to take by a promiscuous sweep

  2. Raff(noun)

    a promiscuous heap; a jumble; a large quantity; lumber; refuse

  3. Raff(noun)

    the sweepings of society; the rabble; the mob; -- chiefly used in the compound or duplicate, riffraff

  4. Raff(noun)

    a low fellow; a churl


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