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maim

Pronunciation: /meɪm/
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Definition of maim

verb

[with object]
  • wound or injure (a person or animal) so that part of the body is permanently damaged:100,000 soldiers were killed or maimed

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French mahaignier, of unknown origin

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