trancher

French

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to slice, to cut into slices
  • (transitive) to complete, conclude
  • (transitive) to decide, to settle, to address
  • (intransitive) to rule, make a ruling, come to a decision
  • (intransitive) to behave or comport oneself (as if one were)
  • (intransitive) to contrast (with), stand out (against)
  • (intransitive) to stand out (in)

Etymology

Inherited from Old French trenchier (cut, make a cut).

Origin

Old French

trenchier

Gloss

cut, make a cut

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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