ravelment

[ rav-uhl-muhnt ]

noun

1. entanglement; confusion.

ravelment

/ ˈrævəlmənt /

noun

1. rare.
   a ravel or tangle

Word History and Origins

Origin of ravelment¹

First recorded in 1825–35; ravel + -ment

Example Sentences

That is a principle, which, amid the ravelment, perplexity, and entanglements of the world, always finds a pathway open.

From Project Gutenberg

Hampered as I was by my well-known connection with the Gillespie poisoning case, I could not personally make a move towards the ravelment of its mystery without subjecting myself to the curiosity of the people among whom my investigations might carry me, even if I escaped drawing upon myself the attention of the District Attorney's office and the suspicion of the men whose business I was in a measure attempting to usurp.

From Project Gutenberg

Unhappy perjured King!—And so there shall be Baker's Queues, by and by, more sharp-tempered than ever: on every Baker's door-rabbet an iron ring, and coil of rope; whereon, with firm grip, on this side and that, we form our Queue: but mischievous deceitful persons cut the rope, and our Queue becomes a ravelment; wherefore the coil must be made of iron chain.

From Project Gutenberg