2. A highwayman; a robber. [Prov. Eng.]
3. A romping woman; a prostitute. [Obs.] Lyly.
4. Etym: [F. rampe.] (Arch.) (a) Any sloping member, other than a purely constructional one, such as a continuous parapet to a staircase. (b) A short bend, slope, or curve, where a hand rail or cap changes its direction.
5. Etym: [F. rampe.] (Fort.)
Defn: An inclined plane serving as a communication between different interior levels.
RAMPACIOUS
Ram*pa"cious, a.
Defn: High-spirited; rampageous. [Slang] Dickens.
RAMPAGE
Ramp"age, n. Etym: [See Ramp, v.]
Defn: Violent or riotous behavior; a state of excitement, passion, or debauchery; as, to be on the rampage. [Prov. or Low.] Dickens.
RAMPAGE
Ramp"age, v. i.