slitan

Old English

verb
Definitions
  • to tear, rend

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *slītaną (tear apart, split, cut up, tear).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*slītaną

Gloss

tear apart, split, cut up, tear

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

泪, 涙

Emoji
🪓

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