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Ratter

Ratter Meaning & Definition
Ratter Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ratter?

[n] any of several breeds of terrier developed to catch rats
[n] a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ratter: apostate | deserter | rat terrier | recreant | renegade

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See Also | black-and-tan terrier | Manchester terrier | quitter | terrier

Ratter In Webster's Dictionary

\Rat"ter\, n. 1. One who, or that which, rats, as one who deserts his party. 2. Anything which catches rats; esp., a dog trained to catch rats; a rat terrier. See {Terrier}.

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