rabbling1
/ˈrab(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈrablɪŋ/Now historical
noun
The action of rabble; an instance of this.
Origin
Late 17th century. From rabble + -ing. Compare earlier rabbling.
rabbling2
/ˈrab(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈrablɪŋ/(also raveling, ravelling) Chiefly Founding
noun
The action of raking, stirring, or skimming molten metal, ore, etc., in a furnace using a rabble.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Tomlinson (1808–1897), science teacher and writer. From rabble + -ing.
rabbling3
/ˈrab(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈrablɪŋ/adjective
Belonging to or characteristic of a rabble; disorderly, rowdy.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in R. B. (d. 1561). From rabble + -ing.