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thrave
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thrave, n. [OE. , , Icel. ; akin to Dan. trave; cf. Icel. to grasp.].
- Twenty-four (in some places, twelve) sheaves of wheat; a shock, or stook. [1913 Webster]
- The number of two dozen; also, an indefinite number; a bunch; a company; a throng. Landsdowne MS. [1913 Webster]"He sends forth thraves of ballads to the sale." [1913 Webster]
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