Ribald word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "ribald" word

[noun] a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language
[adjective] humorously vulgar; "bawdy songs"; "off-color jokes"; "ribald language"

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\Rib"ald\, n./ [OE. ribald, ribaud, F. ribaud, OF. ribald, ribault, LL. ribaldus, of German origin; cf. OHG hr[=i]pa prostitute. For the ending -ald cf. E. {Herald}.] A low, vulgar, brutal, foul-mouthed wretch; a lewd fellow. --Spenser. Pope. Ribald was almost a class name in the feudal system . . . He was his patron's parasite, bulldog, and tool . . . It is not to be wondered at that the word rapidly became a synonym for everything ruffianly and brutal. --Earle.
\Rib"ald\, a. Low; base; mean; filthy; obscene. The busy day, Waked by the lark, hath roused the ribald crows. --Shak.

Synonyms for ribald

bawdy, dirty, off-color

The fun area, different aproach to word »ribald«

Let's analyse "ribald" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: DLABIR. Average typing speed for these characters is 1680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-. .. -... .- .-.. -..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: ribald: 9 + 1 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: ribald: 9 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 4 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong

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