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Webster 1913 Edition

Rakeshame

Rake′shameˊ

(rāk′shāmˊ)
,
Noun.
[Cf.
Rakehell
,
Ragabash
.]
A vile, dissolute wretch.
[Obs.]
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition

Rakeshame

RA'KESHAME

,
Noun.
A vile dissolute wretch.

Definition 2024

rakeshame

rakeshame

English

Noun

rakeshame ‎(plural rakeshames)

  1. (obsolete) A vile, dissolute wretch.
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Etymology

Compare rakehell, ragabash.

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