afkerven

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɑfˌkɛr.və(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to cut off
  • (transitive) to void, to forgive

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch afkerven compound from Dutch, Flemish af (off, from, down-, de-, away) + Dutch, Flemish kerven (cut, carve).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kerven

Gloss

cut, carve

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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