læceseax

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • scalpel

Etymology

Compound from Old English lǣċe (doctor, physician, medical doctor, blood-sucking worm) + Old English seax (an instrument for cutting, dirk, a knife, a short sword, dagger, hip-knife, knife).

Origin

Old English

seax

Gloss

an instrument for cutting, dirk, a knife, a short sword, dagger, hip-knife, knife

Concept
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Food and drink

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