raffle
|raf-fle|
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/ˈræfəl/
lottery
Etymology
Etymology Information
'raffle' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rafle,' where 'rafler' meant 'to snatch or sweep away.'
Historical Evolution
'rafle' transformed into the Middle English word 'raffle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'raffle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to snatch or sweep away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a lottery.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or some of which are subsequently drawn at random, the holder or holders of such tickets winning a prize.
They held a raffle to raise funds for the school.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42