Old English

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Etymology

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From be- +‎ ċeorfan.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /beˈt͡ʃe͜or.fɑn/, [beˈt͡ʃe͜orˠ.vɑn]

Verb

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beċeorfan

  1. to becarve, cut off, cut or pare away; flay
  2. to behead

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: bikerven, bekerven