preyed
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary bird of prey 14th century : a carnivorous bird (as a hawk, falcon, or vulture) that feeds wholly or chiefly on meat taken by hunting or on carrion]]> 1 prey n. Pronunciation: ' prā Function: noun Inflected Form:   plural prey also preys Etymology: Middle English preie, from Anglo-French, from Latin praeda; akin to Latin prehendere to grasp, seize ― more at GET Date: 13th century 1 archaic : SPOIL , BOOTY 2 a : an animal taken by a predator as food b : one that is helpless or unable to resist attack : VICTIM <was prey to his own appetites> 3 : the act or habit of preying]]> 2 prey n. Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form:   preyed ; prey·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French preier, from Latin praedari, from praeda Date: 14th century 1 : to make raids for the sake of booty 2 a : to seize and devour prey b : to commit violence or robbery or fraud 3 : to have an injurious, destructive, or wasting effect <worry prey ed upon his mind> –prey·er noun ]]>