arsenicking
|ar-se-nick-ing|
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/ˈɑɹsənɪk/
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/ˈɑːsənɪk/
(arsenick)
poisoned with arsenic
Etymology
'arsenick' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'arsenik', which in turn comes from Medieval Latin 'arsenicum'.
'arsenick' changed from Medieval Latin 'arsenicum' (borrowed into Old French and Middle English as 'arsenik') and ultimately became the English verb 'arsenick' (derived from the noun 'arsenic').
Initially, it referred to the substance 'arsenic' itself ('a compound of arsenic' or 'an arsenical substance'), but over time it evolved into the verbal sense 'to poison with arsenic'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to poison (someone or something) with arsenic; to apply or administer arsenic as a poison or treatment.
The old pamphlet warned townspeople about arsenicking livestock with contaminated grain.
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Last updated: 2025/10/20 18:00