Ranz-des-vaches

rangz'-da-vash, s. a melody, with touching a ociations, played on the horn by the Alpine herdsmen as they drive their cattle to or from the pastures (Fr. rows ofcows). Rap, rap, s. a quick, smart blow: v.n. or v.a.to strike with a quick,sharp blow; to knock (from the sound). Rap, rap, v.a. to transport out of one's self; to snatch orhurry away; to seize by violence [Scand.]