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h
ēa
wan
V
To HEW, cut, strike, smite [with a sharp weapon]
Source:
https://bosworthtoller.com/18569
originates from: PWGmc
*hauwan
"chop" (
oe-diphthong-tensing
) through pwgmc-to-oe