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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