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   Ratten (rătˈt'n), v. t. [Prov. E. ratten a rat, hence the verb literally means, to do mischief like a rat.] To deprive feloniously of the tools used in one's employment (as by breaking or stealing them), for the purpose of annoying; as, “to ratten a mechanic who works during a strike”. [Trades-union Cant]  J. McCarthy.
   
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