Middle English Dictionary Entry
rōven v.
Entry Info
Forms | rōven v. |
Etymology | MDu. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
To rob (a city), plunder; ~ and rasen.
Associated quotations
- c1450(a1425) MOTest.(SeldSup 52)13674 : Kyng Ioas lyfed with mekyll payn, for Ierusalem was roved and rast.