RAVISH


Meaning of RAVISH in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' ra-vish

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English ravisshen, from Anglo-French raviss-, stem of ravir, from Vulgar Latin *rapire, alteration of Latin rapere to seize, rob ― more at RAPID

Date: 14th century

1 a : to seize and take away by violence b : to overcome with emotion (as joy or delight) < ravish ed by the scenic beauty> c : RAPE 2

2 : PLUNDER , ROB

– rav · ish · er noun

– rav · ish · ment \ -m ə nt \ noun

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