1. (n.) Anything, as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; anything taken by force from an enemy in war; spoil; booty; plunder.
2. (n.) That which is or may be seized by animals or birds to be devoured; hence, a person given up as a victim.
3. (n.) The act of devouring other creatures; ravage.
4. (n.) To take booty; to gather spoil; to ravage; to take food by violence.
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