Example Sentences

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Craig Johnston, who shares his surname with one of the great reiver families, is English but campaigning for a "yes" vote in Scotland.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2014

A horse was like a car to a Border reiver: fast transport for a speedy getaway, and a powerful status symbol.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2013

“We go to catch a rank reiver, Has broken faith wi’ the bauld Buccleuch.”

From Border Raids and Reivers by Borland, Robert

He was said to be tightfisted, so probably would be in a mood for revenge, and ready enough to join in any scheme for discovery of the reiver.

From Border Ghost Stories by Pease, Howard

I wot not what thou wilt mean by thy fooling, rank reiver.

From Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair by Morris, William