Rape, s. Something snatched away; a plant, from the seed of which oil is expressed.

Rash, a. Hasty, precipitate. An efflorescence on the body, a breaking out.

Rasp, v. To rub to powder with a very rough file.

Rasp, s. A large rough file, commonly used to wear away wood.

Rat, s. An animal of the mouse kind that infests houses and ships.

Ratafia, s. A fine liqueur, prepared from the kernels of apricots and spirits.

Ratan, s. An Indian cane.

Rate, s. The pace of a setter, pointer, or horse.

Rate, v. To value at a certain price; to chide hastily and vehemently.

Ratsbane, s. Poison for rats; arsenic.