Definitions For Raff

Etymology 1

{{etyl, fro, en}} raffer, of German origin; compare {{cog, de, raffen}}, akin to English rap, , to snatch. Compare riffraff, rip, , to tear.

Noun

RAFF. (countable and uncountable, plural RAFFs) A promiscuous heap; a jumble; a large quantity; lumber; refuse. The common rabble or mob; riffraff. A low fellow; a churl.

Derived terms

raff merchant

Verb

{{en-verb}} To sweep, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to take by a promiscuous sweep.

Etymology 2

Alternative forms

raffe raffie

Noun

RAFF (plural RAFFs) (nautical) A three-cornered sail set on a schooner when before the wind.

Anagrams

FFAR