Reive
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 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."
Example
More examples"[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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