Rate"a*ble (-*b'l), a. See Ratable.
Ra"tel (r"tl), n. [F.] (Zoöl.) Any carnivore of the genus Mellivora,
allied to the weasels and the skunks; -- called also honey badger.
Several species are known in Africa and India. The Cape ratel (M.
Capensis) and the Indian ratel (M. Indica) are the best known. The back
is gray; the lower parts, face, and tail are black. They are fond of
honey, and rob the nests of wild bees.
Rate"pay`er (-p`r), n. One who pays rates or taxes.
Rat"er (rt"r), n. One who rates or estimates.
Rat"er, n. One who rates or scolds.
Rat"fish` (rt"fsh`), n. (Zoöl.) Same as Rat-tail.
Rath (rth), n. [Ir. rath.] 1. A hill or mound. [Ireland] Spenser.