ransackled

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A form of ransackle — Synonym of ransack.

Scrabble 17

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of ransackle
adjectiveransackled (comparative more ransackled, superlative most ransackled)

comparative more ransackled · superlative most ransackled

  1. alternativeAlternative form of ramshackle.

    Such attempts were intended to stabilise the political atmosphere and the ranshackled economy.

    1990, I. E. S. Amdi, Wilberforce L. Hinjari, Party Systems, Democracy, and Political Stability in Nigeria
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    Another image of this type is noticed in a ransackled house attached to Gaúgešwari temple at Bayalisbati in Puri district.

    1983, The Orissa Historical Research Journal - Issue 1, page 119

    An image of this form now worshipped in a ransackled house at Jambhira of Keonjhar district plants her right leg on the mount lion and the left on the pedestal near the demon who is in the theriomorphic shape.

    1997, Harish Chandra Das, Iconography of Śākta Divinities, page 334
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