staken

Middle English

/ˈstaːkən/

verb

Definitions

To add stakes to form a defensive perimeter.
(rare) To demarcate (often with stakes).
(rare) To thrust with a stabbing weapon.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English stake.

Origin

Middle English

stake

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Cognates and derived terms

stake English
staca Old English
stake Middle English
stakyng Middle English