sabrer

French

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to slash with a sabre
  • (figuratively) to remove large sections from a text while editing it, to axe.
  • Open a bottle, usually champagne, with a slice from a sword.

Etymology

Suffix from French sabre.

Origin

French

sabre

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