spoliate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Spo"li*ate transitive verb & intransitive verb

Etymology

L. spoliatus, p.p. of spoliare spoil. See Spoil, v. t.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Spoliated ; present participle & verbal noun Spoliating

Definitions

1. To plunder; to pillage; to despoil; to rob.