Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A Middle English preterit of reave.

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Examples

  • I called Rafe to play for me because I wished to be soothed.

    To Ruin a Queen FIONA BUCKLEY 2000

  • I called Rafe to play for me because I wished to be soothed.

    To Ruin a Queen FIONA BUCKLEY 2000

  • I called Rafe to play for me because I wished to be soothed.

    To Ruin a Queen FIONA BUCKLEY 2000

  • I called Rafe to play for me because I wished to be soothed.

    To Ruin a Queen FIONA BUCKLEY 2000

  • Heather calls Rafe back in as she looks happy about it.

    Blogger News Network 2009

  • Stella blinked at the notion of Rafe, with his many aliases and his unquestionably shady past, being labeled “nice” by anyone.

    Command Decision Moon, Elizabeth 2007

  • In much modern media, personalities such as Rafe Mair are as much entertainers as journalists.

    Ezra Levant: June 2008 Archives 2008

  • In much modern media, personalities such as Rafe Mair are as much entertainers as journalists.

    A major shift in defamation law - Ezra Levant 2008

  • "Rafe," sighed Mingo, touching the old Mandraque's sword arm and pushing it gently down.

    Darkness of the Light David_Peter 2007

  • “You’re identified as Rafe Stonebraker’s agency date,” Clementine said in ominous tones.

    Orchid Jayne Castle 1998

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