sverfa

Icelandic

/ˈsvɛrva/

verb-strong
Definitions
  • (transitive) to file (smooth with a file)

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse sverfa derived from Proto-Germanic *swerbaną (rub off, wipe, mop).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*swerbaną

Gloss

rub off, wipe, mop

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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