Synonyms for rapparee
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : rap-uh-ree |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌræp əˈri |
Top 10 synonyms for rapparee Other synonyms for the word rapparee
Définition of rapparee
Origin :- "Irish freebooter," 1680s, originally "pikeman," from Irish rapairidhe, plural of rapaire "half-pike." Kind of soldier prominent in the war of 1688-92.
- As in plunderer : noun robber
- This seemed precisely the arrangement which the Rapparee and his men had contemplated.
- Extract from : « Willy Reilly » by William Carleton
- "Well, now, suppose I should make the trial," said the Rapparee.
- Extract from : « Willy Reilly » by William Carleton
- It soon became evident that the Rapparee and his party had taken the alarm.
- Extract from : « Willy Reilly » by William Carleton
- "Don't let the sight of me frighten you, sir," said the Rapparee.
- Extract from : « Willy Reilly » by William Carleton
- She then looked cautiously about her, and added, "Fergus, the Rapparee!"
- Extract from : « Willy Reilly » by William Carleton
- The reader will please not confound the terms "tory" and "rapparee."
- Extract from : « The Catholic World. Volume III; Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. » by E. Rameur
- "Here it is," replied the Rapparee, pulling out a rag in which were the precise number of guineas mentioned.
- Extract from : « Willy Reilly » by William Carleton
- The Rapparee is to get a pardon from government, at least he is promised it by Sir Robert, if he turns against you.
- Extract from : « Willy Reilly » by William Carleton
- The spirit of the Rapparee is still abroad—though we fear there is little of the Tory left about it.
- Extract from : « Rookwood » by William Harrison Ainsworth
- The English complained that it was no easy matter to catch a Rapparee.
- Extract from : « The History of England from the Accession of James II. » by Thomas Babington Macaulay
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