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Definition of "raptus" [raptus]

  • A seizure. (noun)
  • A state of rapture. (noun)

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Use "raptus" in a sentence
  • "I put the word raptus on the board and explain that this is where rape comes from: taken, plundered, stolen, a spoil of war."
  • ""What king do you place above all other kings, Magister?" asked Petrea for the second time, -- having this evening her "raptus" of questioning."
  • "* raptus, meaning, “seized and taken, kidnapped by force, snatched hold of and then taken hostage, carried off or away.”"
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