Reive

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Archaic spelling of reave. alt-of, archaic

    "[The earl] commands all within his charge to abstain from reiving or stealing from the subjects of Scotland. For such riefs as have been made upon them, the Queen minds to have the same mended by justice."

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"[The earl] commands all within his charge to abstain from reiving or stealing from the subjects of Scotland. For such riefs as have been made upon them, the Queen minds to have the same mended by justice."

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