General
reive
What does reive mean?
To rob, plunder or raid, as the Border Reivers once did.
"The Reivers would reive cattle across the border."
Origin
Old English 'reafian', to rob; source of 'Border Reivers'.
Frequently asked questions
What does reive mean?
Reive means to rob, plunder or raid, as the Border Reivers historically did along the Anglo-Scottish border.
Who were the Border Reivers?
They were raiders who plundered and rustled cattle across the Anglo-Scottish border; their name comes from this verb 'reive'.
Where does reive come from?
From Old English 'reafian', meaning to rob.
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