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rattery|ˈrætərɪ|
[f. rat n.1 + -ery.]
1. The qualities or conduct of a ratter; apostasy.
1822Syd. Smith Lett. ccvii. (1855) II. 226 The rattery and scoundrelism of public life. 1832J. Wilson in Blackw. Mag. XXXII. 717, I can fancy him turning this rattery of your Lordship's to some account.
2. A place where rats are kept or abound.
a1880F. T. Buckland Notes & Jottings (1882) 17 Our excellent friend..has set up a rattery. |