spreath

spreath
\\ˈsprēḵ\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Scottish Gaelic sprēidh cattle, from Latin praeda booty — more at prey
1. Scotland : prey, booty; especially : cattle carried off in a raid
2. Scotland : a cattle raid : foray

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