raid
UK: reɪd | US: reɪd
n. a sudden attack or incursion, often for the purpose of seizing or destroying something
vt. to conduct a sudden attack or invasion
raid = ra<plunder> + id<noun suffix>
- ra (from Old English rād, meaning "riding, journey, or plundering expedition")
- id (a nominal suffix, often indicating an action or result)
Etymology Origin:
The word "raid" traces back to Old English rād, which originally meant "a riding" or "journey," often with connotations of a hostile expedition (e.g., Viking raids). Over time, the term narrowed to specifically denote a sudden attack or plundering mission. The modern spelling "raid" emerged in Middle English, retaining its core meaning of a swift, aggressive incursion.
The pirates launched a raid on the coastal village at dawn.
Police conducted a raid on the suspected drug den.
Viking raids were feared throughout medieval Europe.
The hackers attempted a raid on the company’s database.
Wildlife officials organized a raid to stop illegal poaching.