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Rabbi \Rab"bi\ (r[a^]r"b[imac] or r[a^]r"b[i^]; 277), n.; pl. Rabbis (r[a^]r"b[imac]z or r[a^]r"b[i^]z) or Rabbies. [L., fr. Gr. "rabbi`, Heb. rab[imac] my master, from rab master, lord, teacher, akin to Ar. rabb.] Master; lord; teacher; -- a Jewish title of respect or honor for a teacher or doctor of the law. "The gravest rabbies." --Milton. [1913 Webster] Be not ye called Rabbi, for one is your Master, even Christ, and all more...
Rabbit \Rab"bit\ (r[a^]b"b[i^]t), n. [OE. rabet, akin to OD. robbe, robbeken.] (Zool.) Any of the smaller species of the genus Lepus, especially the common European species (Lepus cuniculus), which is often kept as a pet, and has been introduced into many countries. It is remarkably prolific, and has become a pest in some parts of Australia and New Zealand. [1913 Webster] Note: The common American rabbit (Lepus sylvatica) is similar but smaller. See Cottontail, and Jack more...
Rabbiting \Rab"bit*ing\, n. The hunting of rabbits. --T. Hughes. [1913 Webster] more...
Rabbitry \Rab"bit*ry\ (r[a^]b"b[i^]t*r[y^]), n. A place where rabbits are kept; especially, a collection of hutches for tame rabbits. [1913 Webster] more...
Hare \Hare\, n. [AS. hara; akin to D. haas, G. hase, OHG. haso, Dan. & Sw. hare, Icel. h[=e]ri, Skr. [,c]a[,c]a. [root]226.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Zool.) A rodent of the genus Lepus, having long hind legs, a short tail, and a divided upper lip. It is a timid animal, moves swiftly by leaps, and is remarkable for its fecundity. [1913 Webster] Note: The species of hares are numerous. The common European more...
Hare \Hare\, n. [AS. hara; akin to D. haas, G. hase, OHG. haso, Dan. & Sw. hare, Icel. h[=e]ri, Skr. [,c]a[,c]a. [root]226.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Zool.) A rodent of the genus Lepus, having long hind legs, a short tail, and a divided upper lip. It is a timid animal, moves swiftly by leaps, and is remarkable for its fecundity. [1913 Webster] Note: The species of hares are numerous. The common European more...
Rabble \Rab"ble\, a. Of or pertaining to a rabble; like, or suited to, a rabble; disorderly; vulgar. [R.] --Dryden. [1913 Webster] Rabble \Rab"ble\ (r[a^]b"b'l), n. [Etymol. uncertain.] (Iron Manuf.) An iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron in the process of puddling. [1913 Webster] Rabble \Rab"ble\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rabbled (r[a^]b"b'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Rabbling (r[a^]b"bl[i^]ng).] 1. To insult, or assault, by a mob; to mob; as, to rabble a more...