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- [raf-uh lz]
- /ˈræf əlz/
- /ˈræf.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [raf-uh lz]
- /ˈræf əlz/
Definitions of raffles word
- abbreviation RAFFLES rubbish. 1
- noun raffles Nautical. a tangle, as of ropes, canvas, etc. 1
- verb with object raffles to dispose of by a raffle (often followed by off): to raffle off a watch. 1
- verb without object raffles to take part in a raffle. 1
- noun raffles Sir Thomas Stamford. 1781–1826, British colonial administrator: founded Singapore (1819) as a station for the British East India Company 0
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Origin of raffles
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; after Raffles, hero of The Amateur Cracksman, by E. W. Hornung (1866-1921), English novelist
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Parts of speech for Raffles
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raffles popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
raffles usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with raffles
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See also
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