thrave Meaning, Definition & Usage

Thrave noun

Etymology

OE. rave, reve, Icel. refi; akin to Dan. trave; cf. Icel. rifa to grasp.

Definitions

1. Twenty-four (in some places, twelve) sheaves of wheat; a shock, or stook. Prov. Eng.
2. The number of two dozen; also, an indefinite number; a bunch; a company; a throng. "The worst of a thrave." Obs. Landsdowne MS.

   He sends forth thraves of ballads to the sale. Bp. Hall.