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Maltese
Etymology
Denominal verb of biċċier (“butcher”).
Pronunciation
Verb
biċċer (imperfect jbiċċer, past participle mbiċċer)
- to slaughter
- to butcher; to kill brutally
Usage notes
- The more usual word for “to slaughter” is simply qatel (“kill”), but biċċer is also used depending on the context. The verb debaħ is chiefly restricted to sacrificial victims.
Conjugation