Mid 19th century. Origin uncertain; perhaps from Irish raille vagabond, profligate, rake, trickster, of uncertain origin, perhaps itself from an English word.
Definition of ral in US English:
ral
nounral
Newfoundland rare, historical
A rogue or ruffian; a troublemaker.
Origin
Mid 19th century. Origin uncertain; perhaps from Irish raille vagabond, profligate, rake, trickster, of uncertain origin, perhaps itself from an English word.