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flayed

|flayed|

/fleɪd/

(flay)

remove skin

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
flay	flays	flayed	flayed	flaying

Etymology

Etymology Information

'flay' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'flēan', where 'flēan' meant 'to strip off skin'.

Historical Evolution

'flēan' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'flay'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strip off skin', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'flay'.

The hunter flayed the animal to use its skin.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42