reave

verb \ˈrēv\

reaved or reft \ˈreft\ reav·ing

Definition of REAVE

intransitive verb

transitive verb

archaic

a (1) : rob, despoil (2) : to deprive one of

b : seize

archaic : to carry or tear away

— reav·er noun

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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