rattle
The origin and history of rattle.
Etymology
From Middle English ratelen, likely echoing the sound itself (imitative), related to an Old English word for a rustling plant.
The origin and history of rattle.
From Middle English ratelen, likely echoing the sound itself (imitative), related to an Old English word for a rustling plant.
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