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Rave \Rave\ (r[=a]v), obs.
imp. of {Rive}.
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Rave \Rave\, n. [Prov. E. raves, or rathes, a frame laid on a
wagon, for carrying hay, etc.]
One of the upper side pieces of the frame of a wagon body or
a sleigh.
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Rave \Rave\ (r[=a]v), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Raved} (r[=a]vd); p.
pr. & vb. n. {Raving}.] [F. r[^e]ver to rave, to be
delirious, to dream; perhaps fr. L. rabere to rave, rage, be
mad or furious. Cf. {Rage}, {Reverie}.]
1. To wander in mind or intellect; to be delirious; to talk
or act irrationally; to be wild, furious, or raging, as a
madman.
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In our madness evermore we rave. --Chaucer.
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Have I not cause to rave and beat my breast?
--Addison.
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The mingled torrent of redcoats and tartans went
raving down the valley to the gorge of
Killiecrankie. --Macaulay.
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2. To rush wildly or furiously. --Spenser.
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3. To talk with unreasonable enthusiasm or excessive passion
or excitement; -- followed by about, of, or on; as, he
raved about her beauty.
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The hallowed scene
Which others rave of, though they know it not.
--Byron.
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Rave \Rave\, v. t.
To utter in madness or frenzy; to say wildly; as, to rave
nonsense. --Young.
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Rave \Rave\, n.
1. An instance of raving.
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2. A highly flattering or enthusiastic review of a play,
book, etc.
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3. A clamorous dance party, especially one featuring a band
or disc jockey playing loud modern rock music oriented
toward young people, held in a large room such as a
warehouse, often organized by an informal or ad hoc
sponsor. [originally British slang]
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