"More rattlepated" is a tricky term to spell. The phonetic transcription of this phrase is /mɔr ˈrætl.peɪ.tɪd/. The first two syllables of the word "rattlepated" sound like "rat-el", and the third syllable, "-pat-", is pronounced as "payt". The "-ed" at the end is, however, silent. So it is spelled as "more rattlepated", not "more rattlepated-ed". Although the word is not commonly used, it means "more confused or muddled," making it a useful addition to your vocabulary.
The term "more rattlepated" is not a widely recognized or common phrase in English. It appears to be a combination of two words: "more" and "rattlepated".
1. "More": This is a commonly used comparative form of the word "much" or "many". It indicates a greater amount or degree compared to something else.
2. "Rattlepated": This term is formed by combining the word "rattle" and "pated". The word "rattle" refers to a rapid, continuous series of short, sharp sounds. "Pated" refers to the head or brain. Therefore, "rattlepated" could be understood as someone whose head or brain is filled with constant noise or confusion.
Combining these two words to form "more rattlepated" would suggest an increased degree of confusion or mental disturbance compared to a previous state or more than someone else.