Becut

/bɪˈkʌt/ adjective

Definition

Cut into pieces or marked by cuts; carved or inscribed.

Etymology

From 'be-' prefix combined with 'cut' (from Old Norse 'kuta'). The prefix converts the verb 'cut' into an adjective describing something that has been cut or marked with incisions.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare that it barely appears in surviving texts, which tells us something interesting: not every 'be-' combination from the past actually caught on with speakers! Language is full of experimental words that just didn't make it into common use.

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