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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : reyd
Phonetic Transcription : reɪd



Definition of raid

Origin :
  • early 15c., "mounted military expedition," Scottish and northern English form of rade "a riding, journey," from Old English rad "a riding, ride, expedition, journey; raid," (see road). The word died out by 17c., but was revived by Scott ("The Lay of the Last Minstrel," 1805), ("Rob Roy," 1818), with extended sense of "attack, foray."
  • noun attack, seizure
  • verb attack, pillage
Example sentences :
  • Of course you have heard of the great Fenian raid, which really is to come off.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various
  • He wondered how much they knew of his part in the raid upon their encampment.
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • Now, tell me, Victor, how did you happen to be with Slade on that raid?
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • "I've been hearing of him since we were on this raid," he said.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • I saw Hellar immediately and he declared a raid on Marguerite's apartment.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • WHEN do topers like to make a raid upon the rural districts?
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 14, July 2, 1870 » by Various
  • They were not robbing the consignees in this raid upon the freight train.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Do not forget that any remedy must be used two or three times a day while the raid is on.
  • Extract from : « The Mayflower, January, 1905 » by Various
  • It was on the 16th of December, 1914, that this second raid took place.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • This raid greatly frightened the people of the English coasts.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 20, 1880 » by Various

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