Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property. · A wide and unconstrained variety. · A humorous or entertaining event or person. · Wanton or unrestrained behavior or emotion.
To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition. · To act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of feasting, luxury, etc. · To cause to riot; to throw into a tumult. · To annoy.
From Middle English riot (“debauched living, dissipation”), from Old French riote (“debate”), from rioter (“to quarrel”), perhaps related to riboter or from Latin rugio (“to roar”). Compare French riotte and Occitan riòta.
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