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Definition of “maraud

maraud (məˈrɔːdPronunciation for maraud

Definitions

verb

  1. to wander or raid in search of plunder

noun

  1. an archaic word for foray

Alternative Forms

maˈrauder noun

Word Origin

C18: from French marauder  to prowl, from maraud vagabond

Usage examples

  • The debuting French film-maker is clearly a man of talent, but in Sitcom he lets his ideas maraud madly off the leash.
    Independent (1999)

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