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Definitions for Raffle

[1] a form of lottery in which a number of persons buy one or more chances to win a prize.
[2] to dispose of by a raffle (often followed by off ): to raffle off a watch.
[3] to take part in a raffle.
[4] rubbish.
[5] Nautical . a tangle, as of ropes, canvas, etc.
[6] a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money (as modifier ) a raffle ticket
[7] (tr often foll by off ) to dispose of (goods) in a raffle

Words related to Raffle

sweepstake, draw, flier, pool, stake, sweep, lots, disposition, gambling, speculation, wager, drawing, bet, tossup, gaming, numbers

Words nearby Raffle

raffia, raffia palm, raffinate, raffinose, raffish, raffle, raffles, rafflesia, rafinesque, rafraîchissoir, rafsanjani

Origin of Raffle

2First recorded in 1790–1800; raff + -le

Other words from Raffle

raf·fler , noun
un·raf·fled , adjective

Word origin for Raffle

C14 (a dice game): from Old French, of obscure origin

Synonyms for Raffle

betting, game of chance, sweepstake, bet, disposition, draw, drawing, flier, gambling, gaming, lots, numbers, pool, speculation, stake, sweep, tossup, wager, wagering, long odds, numbers game, random shot