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Meaning:

Noun:

  • (Also in plural: '''spoils''') Plunder taken from an enemy or victim.
  • uncountable Material (such as rock or earth) removed in the course of an dredging. Tailings.

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Verb:

  • from 17th c.
  • archaic To plunder, pillage (a city, country etc.). from 14th c.
  • archaic To strip or deprive (someone) of their possessions, armour etc.; to despoil. from 14th c.
  • obsolete To carry off (goods) by force; to steal. 14th-19th c.
  • from 19th c.
  • from 17th c.
  • from 16th c.

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