Entity: RAKEHELL
A rakehell is a licentious or dissolute man, known for immoral conduct and womanizing, often wasting his fortune on gambling, wine, women, and song.
RAKEHELL
Etymology
The term 'rakehell' is derived from the word 'rake,' which originally referred to a man habituated to immoral conduct, particularly womanizing. The addition of 'hell' emphasizes the reckless and extravagant nature of such behavior.
Definition
A rakehell is a dissolute man in fashionable society, known for his immoral conduct and womanizing. He is often characterized by his wasteful spending on gambling, wine, women, and song.
Historical Context
In historical contexts, a rakehell was a stock character representing a man who indulged in immoral behavior, often squandering his inherited fortune on vices.
Cultural Significance
The rakehell archetype has been a common figure in literature and drama, symbolizing excess, hedonism, and rebellion against societal norms.
Related Concepts
The concept of a rakehell is similar to that of a libertine or profligate, emphasizing a lifestyle of debauchery and extravagance.
See Also
A rakehell is a dissolute man in fashionable society, known for his immoral conduct and womanizing.