razzia

[ raz-ee-uh ]

/ ˈræz i ə /

noun

a plundering raid.

Nearby words

razorblade, razorfish, razz, razzamatazz, razzberry, razzia, razzie, razzle, razzle-dazzle, razzmatazz, rb

Origin of razzia

1835–45; < French < Arabic (Algerian) ghāzya military raid, variant of Arabic ghazwah

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Examples from the Web for razzia

The Shereef Kebir would scarcely mention the subject of the razzia to me for shame.
Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2|James Richardson
It has led the people of Zinder to the razzia during the time of twelve sultans.
Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2|James Richardson
"There are no women with the yaki (or army of razzia), the men cook and do all the work," says my informant.
Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2|James Richardson
En-Noor told us that the Sultan of Asoudee had gone out on a razzia to the west.
Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2|James Richardson

At the same time it is allowable to admire the profound secrecy with which the Sarkee planned his razzia.
Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2|James Richardson

British Dictionary definitions for razzia

razzia

/ (ˈræzɪə) /

noun plural -zias

history a raid for plunder or slaves, esp one carried out by Moors in North Africa

Word Origin for razzia

C19: from French, from Arabic ghaziah war

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