geslean
Old English
verb
Definitions
- to strike (with something), smite, slay, quell, kill, fight
- to strike with a stamp or hammer, to coin money, forge implements; smith
- to gain or obtain by fighting
- to drive, fix a peg or stake, pitch a tent
- (of an adder) to sting
Etymology
Affix from Old English slēan (strike, beat, smite, slay, stamp, impact, kill, hit, sting, forge).
Origin
Old English
slēan
Gloss
strike, beat, smite, slay, stamp, impact, kill, hit, sting, forge
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process
Kanji
殺