Ma*raud" (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Marauded; p. pr. & vb. n. Marauding.] [F. marauder, fr. maraud vagabond, OF. marault; of uncertain origin, perh. for malault, fr. (assumed) LL. malaldus; fr. L. malus bad, ill + a suffix of German origin (cf. Herald). Cf. Malice.]
To rove in quest of plunder; to make an excursion for booty; to plunder.
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Marauding hosts."
Milman.
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Ma*raud", n.
An excursion for plundering.
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