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.
Derivatives:
plunderer n.
Etymology: LG pl{uuml}ndern lit. 'rob of household goods' f. MHG plunder clothing etc.