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Reave Definition & Meaning

reave
verb
  1. steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"

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What does reave mean?
steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"
What part of speech is reave?
Reave is a verb.

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