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raid

The origin and history of raid.

Etymology

From the Scots word raid, going back to an Old English word for "a ride" or "expedition on horseback" — the same root as "road." The modern sense was revived by Walter Scott in the 19th century.

Origin: Old English · First attested 1800

Class of 1800

raid first entered the language around 1800. Other words from the same year:

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