n. [ Probably imitative of its call or cry. ] (Zool.) The European green woodpecker (Picus viridis syn. Genius viridis). It is noted for its loud laughlike note. Called also
v. t. To dispose of by means of a raffle; -- often followed by off;
v. i.
n. [ F. rafle; faire rafle to sweep stakes, fr. rafler to carry or sweep away, rafler tout to sweep stakes; of German origin; cf. G. raffeln to snatch up, to rake. See Raff, v. ]
n. [ See Raff, n. & v., and Raffle. ] Refuse; rubbish; raff. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. One who raffles. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL. Named from its discoverer,
v. t. To dispose of by means of a raffle; -- often followed by off;
v. i.
n. [ F. rafle; faire rafle to sweep stakes, fr. rafler to carry or sweep away, rafler tout to sweep stakes; of German origin; cf. G. raffeln to snatch up, to rake. See Raff, v. ]
n. [ See Raff, n. & v., and Raffle. ] Refuse; rubbish; raff. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. One who raffles. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL. Named from its discoverer,