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What's The Definition Of Thrave?Synonyms | Synonyms for Thrave: Related Terms | Find terms related to Thrave: See Also | Thrave In Webster's Dictionary \Thrave\ (thr[=a]v), n. [OE. [thorn]rave, [thorn]reve,
Icel. [thorn]refi; akin to Dan. trave; cf. Icel.
[thorn]r[=i]fa to grasp.]
1. Twenty-four (in some places, twelve) sheaves of wheat; a
shock, or stook. [Prov. Eng.]
2. The number of two dozen; also, an indefinite number; a
bunch; a company; a throng. ``The worst of a thrave.''
[Obs.] --Landsdowne MS.
He sends forth thraves of ballads to the sale. --Bp.
Hall.
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