reave
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verb \ˈrēv\reaved or reft \ˈreft\ reav·ing
Definition of REAVE
intransitive verb
transitive verb
2
archaic : to carry or tear away
— reav·er noun
Origin of REAVE
Middle English reven, from Old English rēafian; akin to Old High German roubōn to rob, Latin rumpere to break
First Known Use: before 12th century
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