1 example sentence using raptus.
Raptus used in a sentence
Raptus in a sentence as a noun
Actually reading it, my initial feeling was just - use of the term raptus, but they are both defendants against Staundon - my theory would be Staundon raped Chaumpaigne while she was in his employ, Chaucer offered her employment to get away from Staundon. Otherwise why would the word be used.
Raptus definitions
noun
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; "he suffered an epileptic seizure"
noun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
See also: ecstasy rapture transport exaltation