reaver

Definition

One who reaves; a plunderer, marauder, or pillager.

Etymology

From Middle English revere (also revour, reiver, refar, reavere), from Old English rēafere (“reaver; robber; spoiler”), equivalent to reave + -er. Cognate with Saterland Frisian Roower, Dutch rover, German Räuber, Swedish rövare, Icelandic raufari.

Example Sentences

• "nobody knows where these reavers from hell roam in their errands."