Thrave
Pronunciation : Thrave
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. , , Icel. ; akin to Dan. trave; cf. Icel. to grasp.]
Definition : 1. Twenty-four (in some places, twelve) sheaves of wheat; a shock, or stook. [Prov. Eng.]
2. The number of two dozen; also, an indefinite number; a bunch; a company; a throng. "The worst of a thrave." [Obs.] Landsdowne MS. He sends forth thraves of ballads to the sale. Bp. Hall.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913