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dēaf

deaf; sluggish; numb

Source: Kroonen 2013:89
originates from: PGmc *dauba- 'deaf; sluggish; numb' (dauba- > dauβ > dēaβ > dēaf) through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:89)