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Meaning of rabato | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ɹəˈbɑːtəʊ/

Definitions

Stiff collar, wired or starched, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries; sometimes used as a support for the ruff.

Examples

“Margaret: Troth, I think your other rabato were better. Hero: No, pray thee, good Meg, I'll wear this. Margaret: By my troth's not so good; and I warrant your cousin will say so.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Rabaul Rabaul Creole German Rabb Rabbani Rabbermann Rabbet