revynge

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Old English rēafung; equivalent to reven +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

revynge

  1. present participle of reven

Noun[edit]

revynge

  1. Robbery; the act of forcibly stealing.
    Synonyms: robberie, robbynge
  2. (rare) Stolen goods or items.
    Synonyms: robberie, robbynge

Descendants[edit]

  • English: reaving
  • Scots: reiving

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