raffle 1
— raffler , n.
/raf"euhl/ , n. , v. , raffled, raffling .
n.
1. a form of lottery in which a number of persons buy one or more chances to win a prize.
v.t.
2. to dispose of by a raffle (often fol. by off ): to raffle off a watch.
v.i.
3. to take part in a raffle.
[ 1350-1400; ME rafle dice game rafler to snatch; cf. RAFF ]
raffle 2
/raf"euhl/ , n.
1. rubbish.
2. Naut. a tangle, as of ropes, canvas, etc.
[ 1790-1800; RAFF + -LE ]