n.
An iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron in the process of puddling.
v. t.
To stir or skim with a rabble, as molten iron.
v. i.
To speak in a confused manner.
v. i.
A tumultuous crowd of vulgar, noisy people; a mob; a confused, disorderly throng.
v. i.
A confused, incoherent discourse; a medley of voices; a chatter.
a.
Of or pertaining to a rabble; like, or suited to, a rabble; disorderly; vulgar.
v. t.
To insult, or assault, by a mob; to mob; as, to rabble a curate.
v. t.
To utter glibly and incoherently; to mouth without intelligence.
v. t.
To rumple; to crumple.
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