I. ˈspu̅e̅l(y)i verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: alteration ( ʒ being taken as z ) of earlier spulʒie, from Middle English (Scots) spulʒien, spolyen, from Middle French espoillier — more at spoil
chiefly Scotland : plunder
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration ( ʒ being taken as z ) of earlier spulʒie, from Middle English (Scots) spolʒei, from Middle French espoille, espuille — more at spoil
1. chiefly Scotland : an act or instance of unlawfully and violently dispossessing a person of his movables
2. chiefly Scotland : spoil , booty