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Definition of ratton in English: rattonnoun ˈrat(ə)n Northern English, Scottish A rat. a ratton came and sat down Example sentencesExamples - The four of us can keep our eyes open, and watch them as a dog watches a ratton.
- He had a tie hanging down behind, for all the world like a ratton's tail.
- "It was a ratton drowned in the pit," said the older man.
- "What's bit this thieving creature? Was it a ratton, maybe?" asked Babb nervously.
- He heard the restless rattons squeak.
Origin Middle English: via Anglo-Norman from Old French raton 'small rat'. Compare with French raton 'young rat', Spanish ratón 'mouse'. |