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forkerven

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Middle English

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Etymology

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From Old English forċeorfan. Equivalent to for- +‎ kerven.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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forkerven

  1. To divide, separate, cleave (in two pieces)
  2. (rare, medicine) To make soft, to disintegrate
  3. (rare) To eat at, corrode

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • English: forcarve

References

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