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In a historical context, a rake (short for rakehell, analogous to "hellraiser") was a man who was habituated to immoral conduct, particularly womanizing. Often, a rake was also prodigal, wasting his (usually inherited) fortune on gambling, wine, women, and song, and incurring lavish debts in the process. Cad is a closely related term.
Rake (tool), a horticultural implement, a long-handled tool with tines; Rake (stock character), a man habituated to immoral conduct; Rake (poker), the commission taken by the house when hosting a poker game; Raking fire, fire along the axis of a ship in naval warfare
The Accomplish’d Rake, written by Mary Davys and published in 1727, provides a psychological account and transformation of the stock figure of the Rake, detailing the life and exploits of Sir John Galliard, a “modern fine gentlemen” [1] In her work, Davys sought to create a realistic character details, focusing on moral development and reform of her heroes and heroines.
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Ken Jennings addressed a viral "Jeopardy!" moment from 2004 involving a clue about a gardening tool on TikTok.
Hellfire Club was a term used to describe several exclusive clubs for high-society rakes established in Great Britain and Ireland in the 18th Century. The name most commonly refers to Francis Dashwood 's Order of the Friars of St. Francis of Wycombe . [ 1 ]
Julius Chambers Nellie Bly. The muckrakers would become known for their investigative journalism, evolving from the eras of "personal journalism"—a term historians Emery and Emery used in The Press and America (6th ed.) to describe the 19th century newspapers that were steered by strong leaders with an editorial voice (p. 173)—and yellow journalism.
The upper-class rake Horner mounts a campaign to seduce as many respectable ladies as possible, first spreading a false rumour of his own impotence, so as to be allowed where no other men might go. The trick is a great success and Horner has sex with many married ladies of virtuous reputation, whose husbands are happy to leave them alone with him.