racaid

racaid
noise; cf. the Scottish, English racket. Skeat takes the English from the Gaelic, referring the Gaelic to rac, to make a noise like geese or ducks. See ràcail.

Etymological dictionary of the Gaelic language. . 1982.

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  • Racket — Rack et, n. [Gael. racaid a noise, disturbance.] 1. confused, clattering noise; din; noisy talk or sport. [1913 Webster] 2. A carouse; any reckless dissipation. [Slang] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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