1. (n.) An iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron in the process of puddling.

2. (v. t.) To stir or skim with a rabble, as molten iron.

3. (v. i.) To speak in a confused manner.

4. (n.) A tumultuous crowd of vulgar, noisy people; a mob; a confused, disorderly throng.

5. (n.) A confused, incoherent discourse; a medley of voices; a chatter.

6. (a.) of or pertaining to a rabble; like, or suited to, a rabble; disorderly; vulgar.

7. (v. t.) To insult, or assault, by a mob; to mob; as, to rabble a curate.

8. (v. t.) To utter glibly and incoherently; to mouth without intelligence.

9. (v. t.) To rumple; to crumple.

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