revere

Middle English

/ˈrɛːvər(ə)/

noun

Definitions

A robber or burglar; one who steals or thieves.
A reaver or looter.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English rēafere (spoiler, reaver, robber) affix from Middle English reven.

Origin

Middle English

reven

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Cognates and derived terms

reave English
reaver English
reaferas Old English
reaferum Old English
rēafere Old English
rēafian Old English
ġerēfan Old English
bireven Middle English
reven Middle English
revyng Middle English