ratinecommon nounverbSyllable DecompositionratineEtymologyexpandProbably from the verb rater, see ratisser and râteau with the suffix -ine. Old French has rastin with the meaning of "kind of woolen fabric".Definitions1. First person singular present indicative of ratiner.expand2. Third person singular present indicative of ratiner.expand3. First person singular present subjunctive of ratiner.expand4. Third person singular present subjunctive of ratiner.expand5. Second person singular imperative of ratiner.expandSee alsoratines (v.) ratine (cn.)