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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Ravenour,) Revenour, n. [e.m.E. and ME rauaynour (Chaucer), rauener (c1375).] A ravenous or voracious person. —1622-6 Bisset II 292/18.
He preiched … unto the barbarus nationis and revenouris devoiraris or gurmounderis of flesche
