Rant \Rant\ (r[a^]nt), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Ranted}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Ranting}.] [OD. ranten, randen, to dote, to be
   enraged.]
   To rave in violent, high-sounding, or extravagant language,
   without dignity of thought; to be noisy, boisterous, and
   bombastic in talk or declamation; as, a ranting preacher.
   
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         Look where my ranting host of the Garter comes! --Shak.
   
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