See also: Rakel

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From rakelen (to rake), itself from raken (to touch).

Noun

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rakel m (plural rakels, diminutive rakeltje n)

  1. A rake
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Etymology 2

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From German Rakel.

Noun

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rakel ? (plural rakels, diminutive rakeltje n)

  1. A squeegee (printing tool)
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Middle English

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Etymology

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Related to modern English rake (a debauchee).

Adjective

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rakel

  1. hasty; reckless; rash
    • Geoffrey Chaucer, Troilus and Criseyde.
      For every wight that has a house to found,
      He renneth mat the work for to beginne
      With rakel honde.