deave

[ deev ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, Chiefly Scot.

, deaved, deav·ing.

deave

/ diːv /

Origin of deave¹

before 1050; Middle English deven, Old English -dēafian (in ādēafian to grow deaf; a- ³ )

Origin of deave¹

Old English dēafian

Mr. Deave, being informed of the circumstance, thought so too, but offered to buy one of the tickets.

His foreman took them out of his pocket and gave Mr. Deave his choice.

For guid sake, Tammie, haud your tongue; dinna deave the ladies.

Mr. Deave, however, said he would make no choice, and bought the one offered to him.

And as for that glorious Katrine, I'll deave her ears with your name!

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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