† raˈvalling, vbl. n.
[? ad. F. ravalement, † ravallement (15th c.), f. ravaler to bring down, f. re- + avaler avale v.]
Reduction, failure.
| 1609 [Bp. W. Barlow] Answ. Nameless Cath. 365 Raualling of a Confederacie, where affiance is placed in Number, is a tormenting discouragement. |