reiver (Meaning)
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reiver (n.)
See Reaver.
Synonyms & Antonyms of reiver
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
reiver Sentence Examples
- The infamous Border Reivers were notorious for their cattle raids and border warfare.
- The Reivers' raids extended beyond the Anglo-Scottish border, reaching into northern England.
- The rugged terrain and sparse population of the borderlands fostered a culture of reiving.
- Reivers typically operated in bands, led by a chief and often numbering several hundred men.
- Their tactics involved rapid hit-and-run attacks, utilizing stealth and surprise.
- The Reivers targeted livestock, horses, and any other valuables they could carry off.
- They were skilled horsemen, able to cover vast distances in search of loot.
- The authorities on both sides of the border struggled to control the Reivers' activities.
- The suppression of reiving was a gradual process, involving military campaigns and social reforms.
- The legacy of the Reivers continues to fascinate historians and enthusiasts of border folklore.
FAQs About the word reiver
See Reaver.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The infamous Border Reivers were notorious for their cattle raids and border warfare.
The Reivers' raids extended beyond the Anglo-Scottish border, reaching into northern England.
The rugged terrain and sparse population of the borderlands fostered a culture of reiving.
Reivers typically operated in bands, led by a chief and often numbering several hundred men.
