robber

Middle English

/ˈrɔbər/

noun

Definitions

A robber or burglar; one who steals or thieves.
A reaver or looter.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French robeor affix from Middle English robben.

Origin

Middle English

robben

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

graverobber English
rob English
robber English
robberess English
robberfly English
robberish English
robberly English
robbery English
robben Middle English
robberie Middle English
robbyng Middle English
robeor Old French
rober Old French
roberie Old French
robber xno