Rather — Rath er (r[a^][th] [ e]r; 277), adv. [AS. hra[eth]or, compar. of hra[eth]e, hr[ae][eth]e, quickly, immediately. See {Rath}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. Earlier; sooner; before. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Thou shalt, quod he, be rather false than I. Chaucer … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rather — is a family name. It is also an adverb in the English language.Rather may refer to:* Dan Rather, news presenter * Elizabeth Rather, expert in the computer programming language Forthsurname … Wikipedia
Rather — Rath er (r[a^][th] [ e]r), a. [Compar. of {Rath}, a.] Prior; earlier; former. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Now no man dwelleth at the rather town. Sir J. Mandeville. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rather — adverb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hrathor, comparative of hrathe quickly; akin to Old High German rado quickly, Old English hræd quick Date: before 12th century 1. with better reason or more propriety ; more properly < this you… … New Collegiate Dictionary
rather — See: HAD RATHER … Dictionary of American idioms
rather — See: HAD RATHER … Dictionary of American idioms
Rather Ripped — Infobox Album Name = Rather Ripped Type = studio Artist = Sonic Youth Released = June 13, 2006 Recorded = December 2005 – February 2006, Sear Sound, NYC Genre = Alternative rock Length = 51:53 (international edition) 56:24 (iTunes edition) 57:37… … Wikipedia
rather than — I. conjunction Date: 14th century 1. used with the infinitive form of a verb to indicate negation as a contrary choice or wish < rather than continue the argument, he walked away > < chose to sing rather than play violin > 2. and not < obscures… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Rather Death Than False of Faith — Infobox Album Name = Rather Death Than False of Faith Type = Album Artist = Hydra Vein Released = 1988 Recorded = Feb 27 – Mar 8, 1988 Blue Fox Studios Hove, England Genre = Thrash metal Length = 38:18 Label = Metalother Records Producer = Mark… … Wikipedia
Rather Be Rockin' — Infobox Album Name = Rather Be Rockin Type = studio Longtype = Artist = Tantrum Released = 1979 Recorded = Genre = Rock Length = Label = Producer = Reviews = Last album = This album = Next album = Rather Be Rockin , the second album by the band… … Wikipedia
Had rather — Rather Rath er (r[a^][th] [ e]r; 277), adv. [AS. hra[eth]or, compar. of hra[eth]e, hr[ae][eth]e, quickly, immediately. See {Rath}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. Earlier; sooner; before. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Thou shalt, quod he, be rather false than I.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
