the Grand Order of Water Rats
/ðə ˌɡrænd ɔːdər əv ˈwɔːtə ræts/
/ðə ˌɡrænd ɔːrdər əv ˈwɔːtər ræts/
- a British organization, founded in 1889, whose members are entertainers. They organize events to raise money for charity, including an annual ball each November. Each year a new king rat is made leader of the organization.
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