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marauding

American  
[muh-raw-ding] / məˈrɔ dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. engaged in raiding for plunder, especially roaming about and ravaging an area.

    marauding bands of outlaws.

  2. undertaken for plunder.

    a marauding raid.
marauding British  
/ məˈrɔːdɪŋ /

adjective

  1. wandering or raiding in search of plunder or victims

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Etymology

Origin of marauding

First recorded in 1745–55; maraud + -ing 2

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