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rascaldom|ˈrɑːskəldəm, -æ-|
[f. rascal n.]
1. The world or body of rascals.
1837Carlyle Diamond Necklace viii, He has much the stature of Villette, denizen of Rascaldom. 1860Athenæum 8 Sept. 313 The last Duke of Queensbury, whose death gave such regret to rascaldom.
2. Rascally conduct; a rascally act.
1862Thackeray Philip xi, He might be transported for forgery or some other rascaldom. 1879Trollope in 19th Cent. Jan. 35, I will not say that Barry Lyndon's career has deterred many from rascaldom. |