"ratfolk" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From 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

Alternative forms

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