n. [ Maori. ] (Bot.) A New Zealand forest tree (Metrosideros robusta), also, its hard dark red wood, used by the Maoris for paddles and war clubs. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being ratable. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
Twenty orae were ratable to [ at ] two marks of silver. Camden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a structure which may be rated, or set at a certain value, for the purpose of taxation, usually based on the value;
n. [ F., fr. Malay arak arrack + tāfīa a spirit distilled from molasses. ] A spirituous liquor flavored with the kernels of cherries, apricots, peaches, or other fruit, spiced, and sweetened with sugar; -- a term applied to the liqueurs called noyau, curaçao, etc.
n. See Rattan. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Bot.) Same as Rhatany. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. ] The iterative sound of beating a drum, or of a galloping horse. [ 1913 Webster ]