Main Entry: rav·ish

Pronunciation: \ˈra-vish\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English ravisshen, from Anglo-French raviss-, stem of ravir, from Vulgar Latin *rapire, alteration of Latin rapere to seize, rob — more at rapid

Date: 14th century

1 a : to seize and take away by violence b : to overcome with emotion (as joy or delight) <ravished by the scenic beauty> c : rape 2
2 : plunder, rob

— rav·ish·er noun

— rav·ish·ment \-mənt\ noun