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It is important that students bring a certain ragamuffin, barefoot irreverence to their studies; they are not here to worship what is known, but to question it.
Jacob Bronowski

Meaning of "ragamuffin" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RAGAMUFFIN

Ragamoffyn, name of a demon in the poem Piers Plowman (1393); probably based on rag1.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RAGAMUFFIN

ragamuffin  [ˈræɡəˌmʌfɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAGAMUFFIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ragamuffin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RAGAMUFFIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of ragamuffin in the English dictionary

The definition of ragamuffin in the dictionary is a ragged unkempt person, esp a child.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RAGAMUFFIN


bluefin
ˈbluːˌfɪn
bowfin
ˈbəʊˌfɪn
coffin
ˈkɒfɪn
cuffin
ˈkʌfɪn
dauphin
ˈdɔːfɪn
delphin
ˈdɛlfɪn
dolphin
ˈdɒlfɪn
elfin
ˈɛlfɪn
fin
fɪn
Finn
ˈfɪn
griffin
ˈɡrɪfɪn
humgruffin
hʌmˈɡrʌfɪn
MacGuffin
məˈɡʌfɪn
McGuffin
məˈɡʌfɪn
muffin
ˈmʌfɪn
paraffin
ˈpærəfɪn
puffin
ˈpʌfɪn
redfin
ˈrɛdˌfɪn
serafin
ˈserəfɪn
tiffin
ˈtɪfɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAGAMUFFIN

rag
rag doll
rag rug
rag trade
rag week
rag-and-bone man
rag-rolling
raga
ragbag
ragbolt
Ragdoll
rage
rageful
rager
ragg
ragga
ragged
ragged robin
ragged school
raggedly

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAGAMUFFIN

a nail in one´s coffin
anal fin
Baffin
biffin
blackfin
boffin
caudal fin
chromaffin
cycloparaffin
dorsal fin
Ecofin
English muffin
liquid paraffin
nitroparaffin
olefin
perfin
polyolefin
threadfin
uncoffin
yellowfin

Synonyms and antonyms of ragamuffin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RAGAMUFFIN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «ragamuffin» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of ragamuffin

Translation of «ragamuffin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAGAMUFFIN

Find out the translation of ragamuffin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ragamuffin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ragamuffin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

寒酸样子的孩子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ragamuffin
570 millions of speakers

English

ragamuffin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Ragamuffin
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصعلوك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оборванец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

maltrapilho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ইতর লোক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gueux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ragamuffin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Göre
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラガマフィン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

누더기를 걸친 ​​초라한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ragamuffin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người ăn mặc rách rới
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மானக் கெட்ட கீழ் மகன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रॅग्माफिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

baldırı çıplak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

straccione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ragamuffin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

халамидник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

coate-goale
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρακένδυτος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

schoftje
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ragamuffin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ragamuffin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ragamuffin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAGAMUFFIN»

The term «ragamuffin» is regularly used and occupies the 91.864 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAGAMUFFIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ragamuffin» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ragamuffin» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ragamuffin

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QUOTES WITH «RAGAMUFFIN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ragamuffin.
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Jacob Bronowski
It is important that students bring a certain ragamuffin, barefoot irreverence to their studies; they are not here to worship what is known, but to question it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAGAMUFFIN»

Discover the use of ragamuffin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ragamuffin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, ...
Discusses Christianity and God's unconditional love and grace.
Brennan Manning, 2005
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Ragamuffin
Their universe run by alien tyrants who systematically eliminate any races who might scratch out more than a meager existence, a band of refugees from distant Earth forms a rebellion in the hopes of overthrowing the evil Benevolent Satrapy.
Tobias S. Buckell, 2008
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Ragamuffin Prayers
Some of Christian music's most renowned artists, including Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Brennan Manning, and members of the Ragamuffin Band, share their personal insights into prayer, their relationship with God, and the diverse ways in ...
Jimmy Abegg, the Ragamuffin Band, 2000
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The Ragamuffin Gospel Visual Edition: Good News for the ...
Manning's original bestselling message about God's love comes to life through the provocative photographs, illustrations, and other attractive images throughout this visual book.
Brennan Manning, 2005
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All Is Grace: A Ragamuffin Memoir
If he ever was a ragamuffin, truly it is now. In this his final book, Brennan roves back his past, honoring the lives of the people closest to him, family and friends who’ve known the saint and the sinner, the boy and the man.
Brennan Manning, John Blase, 2011
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Ragamuffin Angel
Connie Bell, newly orphaned, is just twelve when she's taken on at the laundry in Sunderland's grim workhouse.
Rita Bradshaw, 2010
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The World as I Remember It: Through the Eyes of a Ragamuffin
This is a feast for anyone who appreciates fresh, deep spiritual nourishment. As you savor the arresting ideas of one of modern Christianity's most ardent pilgrims, you'll find your adoration focused on your Creator, Redeemer, and Inpirer.
Rich Mullins, 2010
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The Prodigal: A Ragamuffin Story
From the inspirational author of The Ragamuffin Gospel comes a powerful contemporary retelling of the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
Brennan Manning, Greg Garrett, 2013
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NIV Ragamuffin Bible: Meditations for the Bedraggled, ...
In addition to the full NIV text, devotionals, meditations and reflections from Brennan Manning are found scattered throughout this Bible.
Brennan Manning, 2013
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A Ragamuffin Christmas: An Advent Journey
The people and images are unmistakable...and the result of each interaction is life changing. This is the Christmas story as it's never been told before.
Daliessio Craig, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAGAMUFFIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ragamuffin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wild Oats XI and Ragamuffin in tight tussle for lead in Transpac
2015 Transpac - Two Australian Supermaxi Yachts, Wild Oats XI and Ragamuffin, were fighting for the lead in their division following the start in the Transpac ... «Sail World, Jul 15»
2
Ragamuffin Sugarshop adding Iron Dog Diner to space
Back in August Candice Padgett opened her colorful Ragamuffin Sugarshop at 4245 Rivers Ave. Now she and husband Lee have announced they're ready to ... «Charleston City Paper, May 15»
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Danny Green takes to Facebook to blast Ragamuffin skipper over …
Boxing champion Danny Green has accused Ragamuffin 100 captain David Witt of "cheap" talk over remarks he made about the crew of the Perpetual Loyal ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Dec 14»
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Ragamuffin 100 'amazing': Wharington
Sydney to Hobart stalwart Grant Wharington has declared renovated super maxi Ragamuffin 100 far and away the best boat he's ever sailed on. Wharington ... «SBS, Dec 14»
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Ragamuffin launches with new hull for Sydney to Hobart
The veil of secrecy was lifted on Tuesday morning, as Fischer launched the modified Ragamuffin 100, sporting its sleek new hull fitted to the refurbished deck of ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Dec 14»
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Strange History: When Thanksgiving Was More Like Halloween
We've looked back at the strange "Ragamuffin Days" of early 1900s NYC a few times before, but the surreal times are worth another revisit. Despite the Grey ... «Gothamist, Nov 14»
7
When Thanksgiving Was Weird
So many youngsters in New York City dressed as poor people, Thanksgiving Day took on a nickname: Ragamuffin Day. "Parades of ragamuffins — sometimes ... «NPR, Nov 14»
8
Saint Brennan Manning: A Ragamuffin to the End
When I first read A Ragamuffin Gospel, all I could think of was: I'd give anything to be a part of a church like that. I wasn't alone. Many people latched onto this ... «Patheos, Nov 14»
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Cinema pastors to lead prayers after Ragamuffin film
Vue Entertainment said Ragamuffin was being reviewed by its film buying team. A spokeswoman said: "At this stage no decision has yet been made as to ... «BBC News, Oct 14»
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VIDEO: Syd Fischer's new Ragamuffin 100
(October 1, 2014) – The brand new hull of Syd Fischer's new Ragamuffin 100 arrived at Sydney City Marine in Sydney, Australia under the cover of darkness in ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Oct 14»

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