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rap·ine (rap′in)

noun

the act of seizing and carrying off by force others' property; plunder; pillage

Etymology: OFr < L rapina < rapere, to snatch, seize: see rape

Browse dictionary entries near rapine

  1. ‹ rapier
  2. ‹ rapidly
  3. ‹ rapidity
  4. ‹ Rapidan
  5. ‹ rapid transit
  6. ‹ rapid-fire
  7. ‹ rapid eye movement
  8. ‹ Rapid City
  9. ‹ rapid
  10. ‹ raphide
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