RAKESHAMES

Noun

rakeshames

plural of rakeshame

Source: Wiktionary


RAKESHAME

Rake"shame`, n. Etym: [Cf. Rakehell, Ragabash.]

Definition: A vile, dissolute wretch. [Obs.] Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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