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ċeorfan

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)

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