† yravishv.
Pseudo-archaic f. ravish n.
ΘΠ
the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > robbery > sacking, raiding, or looting > sack, raid, or loot [verb (transitive)]
reaveOE
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1609 W. Shakespeare Pericles x. 35 The summe of this, Brought hither to Penlapolis, Iravyshed [printed Iranyshed; Johnson yravished] the regions round.
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