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Maraud: meaning, definitions and examples

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maraud

 

[ mษ™หˆrษ”หd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to raid

To maraud means to roam about in search of goods to steal. It often implies a sense of violence or lawlessness, as individuals or groups engage in raiding activities typically associated with plundering or pillaging. This term is frequently used in historical contexts, particularly when referring to warriors or bandits who would invade territories to take resources. The act of marauding is generally viewed negatively, connoting aggression and disruption.

Synonyms

pillaged, plunder, raid.

Examples of usage

  • The pirates marauded along the coastline.
  • The soldiers were ordered not to maraud the local villages.
  • During the war, many factions marauded through the countryside.
  • Bandits would often maraud at night, taking what they could find.

Translations

Translations of the word "maraud" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saquear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‚เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช plรผndern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjarah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฑัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plฤ…drowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฅๅฅชใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saquear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸmalamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝํƒˆํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‡ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ loupit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรบpiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ ๅคบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ropati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถngum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ั‚า›ั‹ัˆั‚ั‹า› ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarษ™t etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saquear

Etymology

The word 'maraud' comes from the French term 'marauder', which means 'to prowl' or 'to raid'. It is believed to be derived from the Middle French 'marauder', which is possibly related to the word 'mare', meaning 'to plunder' or 'to rob'. The etymology further traces back to Old High German 'marhon', which means 'to grab' or 'to take'. The root of the term has been associated with various forms of brigandry and banditry throughout history, particularly during times of conflict when lawlessness was prevalent. The term 'maraud' gained prominence in the English language around the 17th century, being used in literature and military contexts to describe acts of robbery and pillaging. Over time, it has maintained its strong association with aggression, violence, and the predatory nature of its usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,814, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.