beita

Old Norse

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to graze
  • (transitive) to allow, let, make bite
  • (by extension) to steer or sail near the wind; to cruise
  • (hunting) to hunt (with dogs or hawks)
  • to yoke to (of horse or cattle)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *baitijaną (cause to bite, bridle) root from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeyd- (split, break, cleave, separate, chop, break down).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰeyd-

Gloss

split, break, cleave, separate, chop, break down

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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