— despoiler , n. — despoilment , n.
/di spoyl"/ , v.t.
to strip of possessions, things of value, etc.; rob; plunder; pillage.
[ 1175-1225; ME despoilen despoillier despoliare to strip, rob, plunder, equiv. to de- DE- + spoliare to plunder; see SPOIL ]
Syn . dispossess, divest; rifle, sack; fleece.