"ratfolk" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: rat + folk Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rat|folk}} rat + folk Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} ratfolk pl (plural only)
  1. (fantasy) Intelligent anthropomorphic creatures akin to (or created from) rats. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Fantasy, Fictional characters
    Sense id: en-ratfolk-en-noun-21jbeXf- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Topics: fantasy

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