Late 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Mulcaster (?1532–1611), schoolmaster and author. From rascal, apparently with fanciful ending; compare -ion.
Definition of rascallion in US English:
rascallion
nounrasˈkalɪən
humorous, archaic
A rogue, a rascal.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Mulcaster (?1532–1611), schoolmaster and author. From rascal, apparently with fanciful ending; compare -ion.