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ratter
CIDE DICTIONARY
ratter, n.
- One who, or that which, rats, as one who deserts his party. [1913 Webster]
- Anything which catches rats; esp., a dog trained to catch rats; a rat terrier. See Terrier. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
ratter, n.
1 a dog or other animal that hunts rats.
2 sl. a person who betrays a cause, party, friend, etc.
1 a dog or other animal that hunts rats.
2 sl. a person who betrays a cause, party, friend, etc.
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