RAVISH


Meaning of RAVISH in English

v.tr. 1 commit rape on (a woman). 2 enrapture; fill with delight. 3 archaic a carry off (a person or thing) by force. b (of death, circumstances, etc.) take from life or from sight. ravisher n. ravishment n.

[ ME f. OF ravir ult. f. L rapere seize ]

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