Pronunciation : Raff
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OF. raffer, of German origin; cf. G. raffen; akin to E. rap to snatch. See Rap, and cf. Riffraff, Rip to tear.]
Definition : Defn: To sweep, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to take by a promiscuous sweep. [Obs.] Causes and effects which I thus raff up together. Carew.
t. [imp. & p. p. Raffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Raffing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Raff
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. A promiscuous heap; a jumble; a large quantity; lumber; refuse. "A raff of errors." Barrow.
2. The sweepings of society; the rabble; the mob; -- chiefly used in the compound or duplicate, riffraff.
3. A low fellow; a churl. Raff merchant, a dealer in lumber and odd refuse. [Prov. Eng.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913