raff

Meanings

• noun

  A type of lottery or drawing where tickets are sold and one or more prizes are given to the winners.

  - "She won a raffle for a new car."
  - "The school raffle raised a lot of money for new equipment."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with raff
laff , aff , haff , gaff , caff , riff

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. raff (en) : To seize or take hold of something with force.
   

2. raff (en) : To remove the unwanted parts of an animal carcass.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of raff that leads to same result
raff , raffs

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Etymology

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Originally from the Middle English word 'raffen' meaning to draw lots or to pull. The modern spelling developed in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The largest raffle in history was held in Japan in 1995, with over 280 million tickets sold.

2. The term 'raffle' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'raffen', meaning to draw lots.

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Related Concepts

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1. lottery: A type of gambling where numbers or symbols are drawn for a prize.

2. fundraiser: An event or activity organized to raise money for a specific cause.

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Culture

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Raffles have a rich cultural history and are often used as fundraisers for various causes. They have been featured in literature, such as Mark Twain's 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' and in music, such as the song 'Raffle Ticket' by The Cranberries.

How to Memorize "raff"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered around a table, each holding a ticket. One by one, they call out their numbers until the winning number is announced.
   - Visualize a carnival or fairground scene with people buying raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'raffle' with the idea of winning a prize.
   - Think of the excitement and anticipation of waiting for the winning number to be called out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R-A-F-F: Raising And Funding For Fun

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