v. & n.
v.tr. 1 rob (a place or person) forcibly of goods, e.g. as in war. 2 rob systematically. 3 (also absol.) steal or embezzle (goods).
n. 1 the violent or dishonest acquisition of property. 2 property acquired by plundering. 3 colloq. profit, gain. plunderer n.
[ LG plndern lit. 'rob of household goods' f. MHG plunder clothing etc. ]