Carolyn N. Holtzman's definitions

raising Cain

raising Cain:

1. The act of raising or striking with a cane in anger.

2. Raising Cain from the grave, as in biblical times. (Cain and Abel brothers.)

1. Johnny was raising Cain.

Johnny was so hurt he began raising Cain. (Woke the dead.)

by Carolyn N. Holtzman September 7, 2008