What is "thrave"

Thrave \Thrave\ (thr[=a]v), n. [OE. [thorn]rave, [thorn]reve, Icel. [thorn]refi; akin to Dan. trave; cf. Icel.

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.

Etymology 1 vb. (lb en transitive UK dialectal) To urge; compel; importune. Etymology 2

alt. 1 (context UK dialect English) A sheaf; a handful. 2 (context UK dialect obsolete English) Twenty-four (or in some places, twelve) sheaf of wheat; a shock, or stook. 3 (context UK dialect obsolete English) Two dozen, or similar indefinite number; a bunch; a throng. n. 1 (context UK dialect English) A sheaf; a handful. 2 (context UK dialect obsolete English) Twenty-four (or in some places, twelve) sheaf of wheat; a shock, or stook. 3 (context UK dialect obsolete English) Two dozen, or similar indefinite number; a bunch; a throng.