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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Scottish clan — Clan map of Scotland Scottish clans (from Gaelic clann, progeny ), give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations throughout the world, with a formal structure of Clan Chiefs recognised by the court of… … Wikipedia
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reive — v.intr. esp. Sc. make raids; plunder. Derivatives: reiver n. Etymology: var. of REAVE * * * ˈrēv verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Middle English (Scots) reifen, from Old English rēafian to rob, despoil more at reave … Useful english dictionary
reive — verb (reived; reiving) Etymology: Middle English (Scots) reifen, from Old English rēafian to rob more at reave Date: before 12th century Scottish raid • reiver noun, Scottish … New Collegiate Dictionary
Border Reivers — For other uses, see Border Reivers (disambiguation). Reiver redirects here. For the radio station, see Reiver FM. Reivers redirects here. For the American actor, see David Reivers. For other uses, see The Reivers (disambiguation). Reivers at… … Wikipedia
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