Marauder

Pronunciation: /məˈrɔːdər/

Definitions of marauder

noun a raider or pirate

Example Sentences

A1 The marauder stole food from the village.

A2 The marauder was caught red-handed by the authorities.

B1 The marauder was known for raiding small towns along the border.

B2 The marauder's gang terrorized the countryside for years before they were finally apprehended.

C1 The marauder's cunning tactics and strategic planning made him a formidable opponent for the kingdom's army.

C2 The marauder's reputation as a ruthless and merciless leader spread far and wide, striking fear into the hearts of all who heard his name.

Examples of marauder in a Sentence

formal The marauder was apprehended by the authorities for theft and vandalism.

informal The marauder was caught red-handed stealing from the store.

slang That marauder is always up to no good, causing trouble around town.

figurative Fear is like a marauder that creeps into your mind and steals your peace.

Grammatical Forms of marauder

• past tense: marauded
• plural: marauders
• comparative: more marauding
• superlative: most marauding
• present tense: marauds
• future tense: will maraud
• perfect tense: have marauded
• continuous tense: is marauding
• singular: marauder
• positive degree: marauder
• infinitive: to maraud
• gerund: marauding
• participle: marauding

Origin and Evolution of marauder

First Known Use: 1684 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'marauder' originated from the Old French word 'maraud' which means a beggar or a vagabond.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'marauder' evolved to refer to a raider or a plunderer, often associated with bandits or thieves.