in cheers, 1870, a shortening of hurrah. Adjective rah-rah is attested from 1907, originally indicating college life generally, later enthusiastic cheerleading.
ragtag
ragtime
ragtop
ragweed
ragwort
rah
Rahab
raid
raider
rail
railing
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