maraud — to go about in search of things to steal or people to attack; to raid for plunder
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go about in search of things to steal or people to attack; to raid for plunder
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈrɔːd/
Example Sentences
- The hungry teenagers would maraud through the kitchen after school, leaving no snack untouched.
- During the war, deserters would often maraud abandoned towns for food and weapons.
- The office workers maraud the break room every time someone brings donuts.
maraud
VERB[/məˈrɔːd/]
to go about in search of things to steal or people to attack; to raid for plunder
to go about in search of things to steal or people to attack; to raid for plunder
The lord draws his sword to maraud!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 18th-century French 'marauder', which comes from the noun 'maraud' meaning 'vagabond' or 'thief'. Originally, it referred to soldiers who deserted military ranks to engage in plundering and pillaging.
Breakdown
French 'marauder' (to wander/plunder) + English -er agent suffix, though 'maraud' as a verb was adopted directly into English from the French stem, dropping the agent suffix.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The hungry teenagers would maraud through the kitchen after school, leaving no snack untouched.”
“During the war, deserters would often maraud abandoned towns for food and weapons.”
“The office workers maraud the break room every time someone brings donuts.”
“Vikings were known to maraud coastal settlements across Europe.”
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