GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Rifle (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rifled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Rifling (?).] [F. rifler to rifle, sweep away; of uncertain origin. CF. Raff.]
1. To seize and bear away by force; to snatch away; to carry off.
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Till time shall rifle every youthful grace. Pope.
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2. To strip; to rob; to pillage. Piers Plowman.
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Stand, sir, and throw us that you have about ye:
If not, we'll make you sit and rifle you. Shak.
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3. To raffle. [Obs.] J. Webster.
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