Looking for the meaning of the word PILLAGE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PILLAGE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pillage
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (as a noun): from Old French, from piller ‘to plunder’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɪlɪdʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
rob a (place) using violence, especially in wartime
Short Definition:rob place using violence
Examples:- the abbey was plundered and pillaged
Word: Pillage
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɪlɪdʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of pillaging a place or property, especially in war
Short Definition:action of pillaging place or property
Examples:- rebellious peasants intent on pillage
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