smerten

Middle English

/ˈsmɛrtən/

verb
Definitions
  • To smart, injure, cause pain
  • To smart, hurt, be injured
  • To suffer (the consequences)

Etymology

Inherited from Old English smeortan (smart) inherited from Proto-Germanic *smertaną (hurt, ache).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*smertaną

Gloss

hurt, ache

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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