1. (v. t.) To take the goods of by force, or without right; to pillage; to spoil; to sack; to strip; to rob; as, to plunder travelers.

2. (v. t.) To take by pillage; to appropriate forcibly; as, the enemy plundered all the goods they found.

3. (n.) The act of plundering or pillaging; robbery. See Pillage.

4. (n.) That which is taken by open force from an enemy; pillage; spoil; booty; also, that which is taken by theft or fraud.

5. (n.) Personal property and effects; baggage or luggage.

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