razzia

[ raz-ee-uh ]

/ ˈræz i ə /

a plundering raid.

Origin of razzia

1835–45; < French < Arabic (Algerian) ghāzya military raid, variant of Arabic ghazwah

The Shereef Kebir would scarcely mention the subject of the razzia to me for shame.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 |James Richardson
It has led the people of Zinder to the razzia during the time of twelve sultans.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 |James Richardson
"There are no women with the yaki (or army of razzia), the men cook and do all the work," says my informant.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 |James Richardson
En-Noor told us that the Sultan of Asoudee had gone out on a razzia to the west.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 |James Richardson

At the same time it is allowable to admire the profound secrecy with which the Sarkee planned his razzia.

Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa Performed in the Years 1850-51, Volume 2 |James Richardson

razzia

/ (ˈræzɪə) /

history a raid for plunder or slaves, esp one carried out by Moors in North Africa

C19: from French, from Arabic ghaziah war