tobruise

English

verb
Definitions
  • (archaic) To bruise up, completely beat or batter; crush; to make numb.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English tobrusen inherited from Old English tōbrȳsan (crush, bruise, shatter) prefix from English bruise.

Origin

English

bruise

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