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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Revischment,) Reveshment, Ravis(c)hment, n. [e.m.E. rauisshement (Caxton).] a. Forcible abduction or violation of a woman. b. The action of ravaging or devastating. —a. 1572 Buch. Detect. (1727) 34.
That the wrang of the ravischment micht be defacit with honest collour of mariage c1590 Fowler II 125/13.
The reveshment and defloring of other men's wyffes —b. c1590 Fowler II 156/23.
I compair fortoun to a violent flood, rining from the montains with impetuositie and ravishment
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