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reave
Pronunciation: (rēv), [key]—
v.t., reaved or reft, reav•ing.
Archaic.
to take away by or as by force; plunder; rob.
reave
Pronunciation: (rēv), [key]—
v.t., v.i., reaved or reft, reav•ing.
Archaic.to rend; break; tear.
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