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rally2

Pronunciation: /ˈrali/

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Definition of rally

verb (rallies, rallying, rallied)

[with object] archaic
  • subject (someone) to good-humoured ridicule; tease:he rallied her on the length of her pigtail

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French railler 'to rib, tease' (see rail2)

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