"rattoner" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɹætənə(ɹ)/, /ˈɹætnə(ɹ)/
Etymology: From Middle English ratoner; equivalent to ratton + -er. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|ratoner}} Middle English ratoner, {{af|en|ratton|-er}} ratton + -er Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} rattoner
  1. (obsolete, historical) A ratcatcher. Tags: historical, obsolete Categories (topical): People
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