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单词 rampallion
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Definition of rampallion in English:

rampallion

(also rampallian)
noun ramˈpalɪən
rare, archaic
  • A ruffian, a villain; a rascal.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nashe (d. c1601), writer. Origin uncertain. Perhaps from ramp + -allion, perhaps showing alteration of rascallion by association with ramp. Perhaps compare later ramscallion, rapscallion, tatterdemalion.

Definition of rampallion in US English:

rampallion

(also rampallian)
nounramˈpalɪən
rare, archaic
  • A ruffian, a villain; a rascal.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nashe (d. c1601), writer. Origin uncertain. Perhaps from ramp + -allion, perhaps showing alteration of rascallion by association with ramp. Perhaps compare later ramscallion, rapscallion, tatterdemalion.

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