1. (v. t.) To sweep, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to take by a promiscuous sweep.

2. (n.) A promiscuous heap; a jumble; a large quantity; lumber; refuse.

3. (n.) The sweepings of society; the rabble; the mob; -- chiefly used in the compound or duplicate, riffraff.

4. (n.) A low fellow; a churl.

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