envenymen

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Middle English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Old French envenimer; equivalent to en- +‎ venym +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɛnvɛˈniːmən/, /ɛnˈvɛnimən/

Verb

envenymen (third-person singular simple present envenymeth, present participle envenymende, envenymynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle envenymed) (uncommon)

  1. To envenom; to use venom or poison to kill or injure.
  2. To smear with venom or poison; to make poisonous.
  3. To spread disease or malignancy; to bring ruin or discord.
  4. To plant sinful ideas, corruption, or evil in a person or group of people.

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  • English: envenom

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