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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rateller, n. (? e.m.E. (1640) and F. ratelier a rack or stand or e.m.E. and late ME rateler one who rattles out (c1449), ratyller (Cath. Angl.), ratler a thing which rattles, a rattle (1594), f. Rattil(l v.) —1623 Edinb. Test. LII 72b.
Tua ratelleres & certane preincaces
