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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RAPPAREE

From Irish rapairidhe pike, probably from English rapier.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RAPPAREE

rapparee  [ˌræpəˈriː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAPPAREE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rapparee 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 RAPPAREE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rapparee

Rapparees or raparees were Irish guerrilla fighters who operated on the Jacobite side during the 1690s Williamite war in Ireland. Subsequently the name was also given to bandits and highwaymen in Ireland – many former guerrillas having turned to crime after the war ended. They share similarities with the hajduks of Eastern Europe.

Definition of rapparee in the English dictionary

The definition of rapparee in the dictionary is an Irish irregular soldier of the late 17th century. Other definition of rapparee is any plunderer or robber.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RAPPAREE


acquiree
əˌkwaɪəˈriː
badinerie
bəˌdɪnəˈriː
camporee
ˌkæmpəˈriː
chinoiserie
ʃiːnˌwɑːzəˈriː
dungaree
ˌdʌŋɡəˈriː
filaree
ˌfɪləˈriː
gaucherie
ˌɡəʊʃəˈriː
hiree
ˌhaɪəˈriː
jamboree
ˌdʒæmbəˈriː
kedgeree
ˌkɛdʒəˈriː
Marie
məˈriː
metairie
ˌmeɪteəˈriː
offeree
ɒfəˈriː
recoveree
rɪˌkʌvəˈriː
referee
ˌrɛfəˈriː
sangaree
ˌsæŋɡəˈriː
shivaree
ˌʃɪvəˈriː
sirree
səˈriː
surrenderee
səˌrendəˈriː
transferee
ˌtrænsfəˈriː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAPPAREE

rapier wit
rapier-like
rapiered
rapine
rapini
rapist
raploch
rappe
rapped
rappee
rappel
rappelled
rappelling
rappen
rapper
rapping
rapport
rapportage
rapporteur
rapprochement

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAPPAREE

bummaree
chickaree
chivaree
jigamaree
laree
Parlyaree
pugaree
puggaree
saree
shikaree
stingaree

Synonyms and antonyms of rapparee in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rapparee» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAPPAREE

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

Translator English - Chinese

rapparee
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rapparee
570 millions of speakers

English

rapparee
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

rapparee
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

rapparee
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

rapparee
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rapparee
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

rapparee
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rapparee
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rapparee
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

rapparee
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

rapparee
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

rapparee
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rapparee
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rapparee
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

rapparee
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रपैरी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

rapparee
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Rapparee
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rapparee
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

rapparee
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rapparee
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

rapparee
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rapparee
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rapparee
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rapparee
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rapparee

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAPPAREE»

The term «rapparee» is used very little and occupies the 155.238 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAPPAREE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAPPAREE»

Discover the use of rapparee in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rapparee and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Rapparee
The Rapparee is Jack Vance's preferred title for the novel previously published as The Space Pirate and The Five Gold Bands.
Jack Vance, 2011
2
The Stars of Ballymenone
And what they followed up was: they used to rob the rich, and they used to give the money to poor people, do ye know. So aye: that went on for a length of time. They were in every county in Ireland. 12. "The Wild Rapparee." Patricia Rooney.
Henry Glassie, Doug Boyd, 2006
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Dion Boucicault: Irish Identity on Stage
The problematic plot and structure of The Rapparee influenced its reception significantly. Melodrama prior to Boucicault had traditionally ended with a tableau that quickly resolved the plot by means ofa dramatic event such as an explosion or ...
Deirdre McFeely, 2012
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Redmond Count O'Hanlon, the Irish Rapparee, an Historical Tale
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
BiblioBazaar, William Carleton, 2010
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Rapparee
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow, 2011
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The Concise Encyclopedia of the Revolutions and Wars of ...
He became a highwayman or a rapparee. For many years, he kept large areas of Tyrone and Armagh under tribute. The English put a £200 price on his head. O' Hanlon was forced into hiding at Eightmilebridge where his foster brother, Arthur,  ...
Stephen C. Manganiello, 2004
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Captain Rock in London; or, The chieftain's gazette for the ...
Suffice it then to state merely, that some centuries pre. lions, the first of the family of Toole was a rapparee of noted daring, influence, and freebooting success. Such a character, inha. biting the fastnesses of his wild country, and in times when ...
Michael James Whitty, 1825
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Captain Rock in London, Or, The Chieftain's Weekly Gazette
Suffice it then to state merely, that some centuries pre. vious, the first of the family of Toolo was a rapparee- of noted daring, influence, and freebooting success. Such a character, inhabiting the fastnesses of his wild country, and in times when  ...
Michael James Whitty, 1825
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Rapparee, Ilfracombe
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rapparee is a cove in the North Devon town of Ilfracombe.
Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow, 2011
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The Edinburgh Review, Or Critical Journal
which, in spite of its inferior elegance, we strongly suspect to be much more in character. As a good specimen of the more serious parts of the tale, we will give the following picture of a Rapparee's vengeance on a sub-sheriff: — ' At a sign from ...
‎1831

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAPPAREE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rapparee is used in the context of the following news items.
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North Devon gig clubs in action at Ilfracombe and Rock Regattas
Ilfracombe put out two ladies' B crews with four rowers experiencing their first race – Hannah Roberts, Abigail Obene and Lauren Sullivan in Rapparee and ... «North Devon Journal, Jul 15»
2
Ilfracombe RNLI launched to kayakers struggling in rough seas
The inshore lifeboat escorted the pair to Rapparee Beach, where they were able to safely make it ashore. Matt Simpson, volunteer RNLI inshore lifeboat ... «North Devon Journal, Jul 15»
3
'Conservative' or 'Tory': What's in a name?
... subsisting by plundering and killing the English settlers and soldiers; a bog-trotter, a rapparee; later, often applied to any Irish Papist or Royalist in arms. 2. «BBC News, Apr 15»
4
North Devon pilot gig clubs start season at Three Rivers Race in …
Three Rivers Race (Saltash) – North Devon results – men (67 entries): 20 Appledore (Whitford) 53-36, 22 Ilfracombe A (Rapparee) 53-56, 48 Torridge ... «North Devon Journal, Mar 15»
5
Russell Brand slings slang around
Mr Brand was simply being rude, but perhaps we should all proudly take up the name snide, like the name of Tory, a word for a bog-trotting rapparee, that in the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Dec 14»
6
Great River Race role for North Devon gig rowers in London
Appledore rowed Siren and Margaret James, Ilfracombe set off in Rapparee and Rogue and there was a crew from Clovelly in Leah C. The 21-mile race, known ... «North Devon Journal, Oct 14»
7
Gun wielding helicopter to fly over Ilfracombe Harbour
As part of the filming, Rapparee Beach will also be closed to the public for short periods during the two days. The movie is called Monochrome and has been ... «North Devon Gazette, Sep 14»
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Gunman in helicopter will be flying around Ilfracombe beach as film …
... film Monochrome in the town on Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday 24. Rapparee Beach will be closed to the public for periods during the two days. «North Devon Journal, Sep 14»
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Ilfracombe Pilot Gig Club Regatta: junior win is the highlight
With a burst of power and energy, Rapparee accelerated into the lead and finished well clear of nearest rivals Brixham. It was the Wave Riders' first win, ... «North Devon Journal, Jul 14»
10
Appledore Pilot Gig Club Regatta: results
Overall: 1 Ilfracombe (Rapparee) 26pts, 2 Appledore (Whitford) 27, 3 Torridge (Kerens) 30, 4 Clevedon (Blackbird) 31, 5 Bude (Bedehaven) 37, 6 Boscastle ... «North Devon Journal, Jul 14»

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