Rief

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of reif (“robbery”). alt-of, alternative, uncountable, usually

    "[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."

Etymology

See reaf and reave.

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