deave

[ deev ]

verb (used with object)

, Chiefly Scot.

, deaved, deav·ing.

1. to make deaf; deafen.

deave

/ diːv /

verb

1. to deafen
2. to bewilder or weary (a person) with noise

Word History and Origins

Origin of deave¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of deave¹

Old English dēafian

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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