ravened

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ravened - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Raven \Rav"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ravened (r[a^]v"'nd); p.
     pr. & vb. n. Ravening.] [Written also ravin, and ravine.]
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     1. To obtain or seize by violence. --Hakewill.
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     2. To devour with great eagerness.
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              Like rats that ravin down their proper bane. --Shak.
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