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Rapine and the alternative Middle English spelling ravin suggest that association with the bird might have helped move to and fix the -e- spelling.
I think the Latin root rap- 'seize' is related to Greek harp- 'seize', as in the Harpies.
The Old English and Old Norse for the bird were hrafn, but the h is unrelated, coming from an earlier k.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Raven-ous? Rapunzel 10/23/01 01:03 AM Re: Raven-ous? tsuwm 10/23/01 04:35 AM Re: Raven-ous? NicholasW 10/23/01 07:44 AM Re: Raven-ous? Rapunzel 10/23/01 03:34 PM Re: Raven-ous? stales 10/23/01 11:40 AM Re: Raven-ous? Faldage 10/23/01 01:38 PM
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