First Known Use: before 12th century
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reive
verb \ˈrēv\
reivedreiv·ing
Definition of REIVE
Scottish : raid
— reiv·er noun, Scottish
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Origin of REIVE
Middle English (Scots) reifen, from Old English rēafian to rob — more at reave
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