† unˈreaved,ppl.a.Obs.—1 [un-1 8 + dial.reave to strip (a roof or house).] Not stripped of its roof. 1646Bp. Hall Balm of Gilead i. §9 Couldst thou think that a Cottage, not too strongly built, and standing so bleak in the very mouth of the Windes, could..hold tight, and unreaved?