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V

To cut, cut down, hew, rend, tear, CARVE, engrave

Source: Ringe 2014:205, https://bosworthtoller.com/6046
originates from
PWGmc *kerban "to carve, to cut" (kerban > keorβan > ċeorβan > ċeorfan) through pwgmc-to-oe
(source: Ringe 2014:205)
PGmc *kerban- "carve" (kerban- > keorβan > ċeorβan > ċeorfan) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:285)