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ravener

  • a word derived from raven.
    raven
    noun
    any of several large, corvine birds having lustrous, black plumage and a loud, harsh call, especially the common raven, Corvus corax, of both the New World and the Old World.

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“Eyes and brains to the dotard lethargic and dull, Pale ravener of horrible meat.”

From New York Times Sep. 22, 2017

They are friends; and friendly they guide him to prey, Yet never partake of the treat— Eyes and brains to the dotard lethargic and dull, Pale ravener of horrible meat.

From Slate Jan. 24, 2012

Bol’s favourite sitter seems to have been Admiral de Ruyter—if one may judge by the number of his portraits of that sea ravener which Holland possesses.

From A Wanderer in Holland by Herbert Marshall, R.W.S.

How have I grudged the salt sea ravener not having had his gorge of him!

From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 by Mary Lamb

They are friends; and friendly they guide him     to prey, Yet never partake of the treat— Eyes and brains to the dotard lethargic and     dull, Pale ravener of horrible meat.

From John Marr and Other Poems by Herman Melville