2. To catch or kill rats.

Ra"ta (rä"t), n. [Maori.] (Bot.) A New Zealand forest tree

(Metrosideros robusta), also, its hard dark red wood, used by the

Maoris for paddles and war clubs.

Rat`a*bil"i*ty (rt`*bl"*t), n. The quality or state of being ratable.

Rat"a*ble (rt"*b'l), a. 1. Capable of being rated, or set at a certain

value.

Twenty oræ were ratable to [at] two marks of silver.

Camden.

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