rabblement

[ rab-uhl-muhnt ]

noun

1. a tumult; disturbance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rabblement¹

First recorded in 1535–45; rabble ¹ + -ment

Example Sentences

In the stage directions of this scene, Shakespeare shows his own opinion of the mob by writing, "Enter Cade and his rabblement."

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Two other cuts—mere rabblement and eyesore—leave on the mind a feeling of disgust almost without interest and without shame.

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Beausobre says of, him: "His principle was, that faith was only fit for the rabblement."

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The rabblement is at least aware of the punishment it deserves—and will receive!

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