† ˈropefullSc.Obs. In 6 rapfow, raipfull. [f. rope n.1] A gallows-bird. 1567Satir. Poems Reform. viii. 1 Renigat rapfow! thocht þow raif... Quhat sayis thow bot we knaw our sell?1583Leg.Bp.St. Androis 401 To help that raipfull, scho hes reft him Whairfore, ye say, my ladie left him.