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raffle1

Pronunciation: /ˈraf(ə)l/

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Definition of raffle

noun

  • a means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or some of which are subsequently drawn at random, the holder or holders of such tickets winning a prize: [as modifier]:a raffle ticket [with modifier]:a charity raffle

verb

[with object]
  • offer as a prize in a raffle: a toy polar bear was due to be raffled for the appeal

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a kind of dice game): from Old French, of unknown origin. The current sense dates from the mid 18th century

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