We have found multiple words rape. Choose the one you are looking for and click on the link in its Dictionary entry column to see its detailed etymology.
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| rape | English | (Noun Verb) (now, archaic) The abduction of a woman, especially for sexual purposes. [from 15th c.]. (now, rare) The taking of something by force; seizure, plunder. [from early 14th c.]. (obsolete) [...](now, archaic) The abduction of a woman, especially for sexual purposes. [from 15th c.]. (now, rare) The taking of something by force; seizure, plunder. [from early 14th c.]. (obsolete) [...] |
| rape | English | (Noun) (now, historical) One of the six former administrative divisions of Sussex, England. [from 11th c.].(now, historical) One of the six former administrative divisions of Sussex, England. [from 11th c.]. |
| rape | English | (Noun Adverb Verb) (obsolete) Haste; precipitancy; a precipitate course. [14th-17th c.] (obsolete) Quickly; hastily. [14th-19th c.] (obsolete, intransitive, or, _, reflexive) To make haste; to hasten or hurry. [...](obsolete) Haste; precipitancy; a precipitate course. [14th-17th c.] (obsolete) Quickly; hastily. [14th-19th c.] (obsolete, intransitive, or, _, reflexive) To make haste; to hasten or hurry. [...] |
| rape | English | (Noun) Rapeseed, Brassica napus. [late 14th c.].Rapeseed, Brassica napus. [late 14th c.]. |
| rape | English | (Noun) (obsolete) Fruit plucked in a bunch.. A filter containing the stalks and husks of grapes, used for clarifying wine, vinegar, etc.. The stalks and husks of grapes from which the must has been [...](obsolete) Fruit plucked in a bunch.. A filter containing the stalks and husks of grapes, used for clarifying wine, vinegar, etc.. The stalks and husks of grapes from which the must has been [...] |
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