Ravishment

  • 131ravish — verb archaic or literary 1》 fill with intense delight; enrapture. 2》 seize and carry off by force. 3》 rape. Derivatives ravisher noun ravishment noun Origin ME: from OFr. raviss , ravir, from an alt. of L. rapere seize …

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  • 132delectation — n. Delight, joy, gladness, rapture, transport, ravishment, ecstasy, great pleasure …

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