rummage (n.)

  1. a jumble of things to be given away

  2. a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion); he gave the attic a good rummage but couldnt find his skis

    [ Syn: ransacking ]

    rummage (v.)

  1. search haphazardly; We rummaged through the drawers'

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