Defn: A kind of ardent spirits used in southern Europe and the East, distilled from grape juice, grain, etc.
RAKING
Rak"ing, n.
1. The act or process of using a rake; the going over a space with a rake.
2. A space gone over with a rake; also, the work done, or the quantity of hay, grain, etc., collected, by going once over a space with a rake.
RAKISH
Rak"ish, a.
Defn: Dissolute; lewd; debauched.
The arduous task of converting a rakish lover. Macaulay.
RAKISH
Rak"ish, a. (Naut.)
Defn: Having a saucy appearance indicative of speed and dash. Ham.
Nav. Encyc.
RAKISHLY
Rak"ish*ly, adv.
Defn: In a rakish manner.