RAP, v.i. [L. rapio, rapidus, rapid.] To strike with a quick sharp blow; to knock; as, to rap on the door.RAP, v.t. To strike with a quick blow; to knock. with one great peal they rap the door.To rap out, to utter with sudden violence; as, to rap out an oath. [In the popular language of the United States, it is often pronounced rip, to rip out an oath; L. crepo.]RAP, v.t. 1. to seize and bear away, as the mind or thoughts; to transport out of one's self; to affect with ecstasy or rapture; as rapt into admiration.I'm rapt with joy to see my Marcia's tears.Rapt into future times the bar begun.2. To snatch or hurry away.And rapt with whirling wheels.Rapt in a chariot drawn by fiery steeds.3. To seize by violence.4. To exchange; to truck. [Low and not used.]To rap and rend, to seize and tear or strip; to fall on and plunder; to snatch by violence. They brought off all they could rap and rend. [See Rend.]RAP, n. a quick smart blow; as a rap on the knuckles. |
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
| Firefox Plugin |
| I | S |
 |
1828 Webster's |
Add Search
To Your Site |
[ + ] |
|
|
|
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website. 
