Past tense of 'deave'; deafened or overwhelmed with noise.
Simple past tense of 'deave' (Scottish/Northern English), formed by adding '-ed'. Used in dialects where 'deave' is still actively spoken.
When a Scot says 'I was deaved by the noise,' it's a perfect example of how regional dialects preserve older vocabulary that sounds both ancient and completely alive.
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