beschaven

Dutch (Brabantic)

/bəˈsxaːvə(n)/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to civilize
  • (transitive) to smoothen by scraping with a plane
  • (transitive) to rob, to bereave

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch beschaven affix from Dutch, Flemish schaven (shave, plane).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

schaven

Gloss

shave, plane

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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