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Rattler
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Meaning
Noun
●
Anything that rattles.
●
In American English & Vipers:
A rattlesnake.
●
In British English:
A
freight train
or, (chiefly Britain), a
passenger
train
.
●
Any
decrepit
or
noisy
vehicle
, such as a
cart
,
carriage
or train.
●
A
loud
,
inconsiderate
talker.
●
A
stunning
blow.
●
An
impudent
lie
; a whopper.
Name
●
A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
rattler
English
-er
English
-er
Middle English (1100-1500)
-eren
Middle English (1100-1500)
-or
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ra
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
rattle
English
Sourced from
Etym
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