n. [ Icel. reið a riding, raid; akin to E. road. See Road a way. ]
Marauding chief! his sole delight
The moonlight raid, the morning fight. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
There are permanent conquests, temporary occupations, and occasional raids. H. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ A Scottish word which came into common use in the United States during the Civil War, and was soon extended in its application. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. One who engages in a raid. [ U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]