gerben

German (Berlin)

/ˈɡɛʁbən/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • to tan prepare hide
  • (dated) to beat, spank, tan
  • (obsolete) to fuck have sexual intercourse with
  • (obsolete) to crush and decorticate grains

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German gerben inherited from Old High German garawen (prepare) inherited from Proto-Germanic *garwijaną (prepare).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*garwijaną

Gloss

prepare

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

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