Raven

Raven
Raven Rav"en (r[a^]v"'n), n. [OF. ravine impetuosity, violence, F. ravine ravine. See {Ravine}, {Rapine}.] [Written also {ravin}, and {ravine}.] 1. Rapine; rapacity. --Ray. [1913 Webster]

2. Prey; plunder; food obtained by violence. [1913 Webster]


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