forkerven

Middle English

/fɔrˈkɛrvən/

verb
Definitions
  • To divide, separate, cleave in two pieces
  • (rare) To make soft, to disintegrate
  • (rare) To eat at, corrode

Etymology

Inherited from Old English forċeorfan affix from Middle English kerven.

Origin

Middle English

kerven

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