'Ratten' definitions:

Definition of 'Ratten'

From: GCIDE

Ratten \Rat"ten\ (r[a^]t"t'n), v. t. [Prov. E. ratten a rat, hence the verb literally means, to do mischief like a rat.] To deprive feloniously of the tools used in one's employment (as by breaking or stealing them), for the purpose of annoying; as, to ratten a mechanic who works during a strike. [Trades-union Cant] --J. McCarthy. [1913 Webster]