First Known Use: before 12th century
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1drove
noun \ˈdrōv\
: a large group of people or animals that move or act together
Full Definition of DROVE
1
: a group of animals driven or moving in a body
2
: a large number : crowd —usually used in plural especially with in <came in droves>
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Origin of DROVE
Middle English, from Old English drāf, from drīfan to drive — more at drive
Related to DROVE
2drove
Definition of DROVE
past of drive
DROVE[1] Defined for Kids
1drove
noun \ˈdrōv\
Definition of DROVE for Kids
: a large group of animals or people moving or acting together <droves of shoppers>
2drove
Definition of DROVE for Kids
past of drive
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