rummage

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a thorough search for something, often causing disorder or confusion

   I gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find my skis.

Common collocations

• rummage sale Noun + noun

From Middle English ronage, from Old French arrumage (compare French arrimage), from arrumer (“to arrange the cargo in the hold”) (compare French arrimer and Spanish arrumar).

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