[ˈplʌndə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
(e.g: looters moved into the disaster area to plunder shops)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from German plündern, literally ‘rob of household goods’, from Middle High German plunder ‘household effects’. Early use of the verb was with reference to the Thirty Years War (reflecting German usage); on the outbreak of the Civil War in 1642, the word and activity were associated with the forces under Prince Rupert

[ˈplʌndə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the violent and dishonest acquisition of property
(e.g: the commander refused to maintain his troops through pillage and plunder)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from German plündern, literally ‘rob of household goods’, from Middle High German plunder ‘household effects’. Early use of the verb was with reference to the Thirty Years War (reflecting German usage); on the outbreak of the Civil War in 1642, the word and activity were associated with the forces under Prince Rupert