v. (bb) (often foil. by oJ) 1 (also absol.) take unlawfully from, esp. by force or threat (robbed the safe; robbed her of her jewels). 2 deprive of what is due or normal (robbed of sleep). o robber n. [French rob(b)er from Germanic]
v. (bb) (often foil. by oJ) 1 (also absol.) take unlawfully from, esp. by force or threat (robbed the safe; robbed her of her jewels). 2 deprive of what is due or normal (robbed of sleep). o robber n. [French rob(b)er from Germanic]