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I . pillage [ˈpɪlɪʤ] VB trans form

pillage

plądrować [perf s-]

II . pillage [ˈpɪlɪʤ] VB intr

pillage

dokonywać [perf dokonać] rabunku

III . pillage [ˈpɪlɪʤ] N no pl form

pillage

rabunek m

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English

Etymologists frequently trace the word to writers referring to one who set about to raid and pillage. en.wikipedia.org

The pillage only ended when, after eight months, the food ran out, there was no one left to ransom and plague appeared. en.wikipedia.org

This led to numerous incidences of violence and pillage directed at colonists. en.wikipedia.org

A tribe with a city may attempt to conquer (never pillage) a nearby city through similar means. en.wikipedia.org

We are an underdeveloped country with economic problems resulting from the pillage of our natural resources. en.wikipedia.org

The imperial city was plundered and its unhappy people again subjected to pillage. en.wikipedia.org

The prospect of significant income from pillage, and ransoming prisoners was also important. en.wikipedia.org

There were numerous incidents of pillage and extortion across the whole county. en.wikipedia.org

Many indulge in acts of random or spiteful violence, pillage and banditry. en.wikipedia.org

The invaders continued to pillage for eight months until the commencement of winter. en.wikipedia.org

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