Reave (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), reaved or reft, reav·ing.Archaic.
  1. to take away by or as by force; plunder; rob.
verb (used with or without object), reaved or reft, reav·ing.
  1. to rend; break; tear.
verb reaves, reaving, reaved or reft (rɛft) archaic
  1. to carry off (property, prisoners, etc) by force
  2. to deprive; strip
verb reaves, reaving, reaved or reft (rɛft)
  1. to break or tear (something) apart; cleave
Reave (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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