▪ I. † to-ˈreave, v.1 Obs.
[f. to-2 + ME. reve, reave v.1]
a. intr. To commit robbery or plunder. b. trans. To rob, plunder, deprive by violence of.
| 13.. Minor Poems fr. Vernon MS. xxxvii. 515 Wel wynnen he may, But Robbe ne to-reue Nouþer niht ne day. 1393 Langl. P. Pl. C. iv. 203 Religion hue [Law] al to-reueþ. 1563 Mirr. Mag. ii. Induct. R j b, We sawe..pale death..to reve her of her breath. |
▪ II. † to-reave, v.2 Obs. rare.
Also 5 torafe.
[f. to-2 + reave v.2]
trans. To break, shiver, or tear in pieces.
| a 1400 Sir Beues (E.) 2753 + 87 Hys helme, was al toreuyd, To gedere he ffastnyd on hys heuyd. c 1400 Destr. Troy 7629 Þe grym windes..al to rafet & rent all the riche clothes. |