revynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛːvinɡ(ə)/

Verb

revynge

  1. present participle of reven

Noun

revynge

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

Descendants

  • English: reaving
  • Scots: reiving

References

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