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rummage

rum·mage

UK/ˈɹʌm.ɪd͡ʒ/ US/ˈrʌmɪdʒ/ uncommon obsolete
verb (1) noun (2)

verb

1.

search haphazardly

  • “We rummaged through the drawers”

noun

1.

a jumble of things to be given away

2.

a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)

  • “he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn”
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Origin

From Middle English ronage, from Old French arrumage (compare French arrimage), from arrumer (“to arrange the cargo in the hold”) (compare French arrimer and Spanish arrumar).

Phrases

  • rummage sale
  • rummage squad

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