daschen

Middle English

/ˈdaʃən/

verb
Definitions
  • To hit with a weapon and cause damage; to land a blow or hit.
  • To run; to move hastily and with a sense of urgency.
  • To break or fall apart; to cave in.
  • (rare) To hit a percussion instrument as to play it.
  • (rare) To destroy or ruin by blade or weapon.
  • (rare) To ruin a matrimonial bond; to separate partners.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English dasch.

Origin

Middle English

dasch

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