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rabblement

[ rab-uhl-muhnt ]

noun

  1. a tumult; disturbance.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rabblement1

First recorded in 1535–45; rabble 1 + -ment
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Example Sentences

In the stage directions of this scene, Shakespeare shows his own opinion of the mob by writing, "Enter Cade and his rabblement."

Two other cuts—mere rabblement and eyesore—leave on the mind a feeling of disgust almost without interest and without shame.

Beausobre says of, him: "His principle was, that faith was only fit for the rabblement."

The rabblement is at least aware of the punishment it deserves—and will receive!

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