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maim definition

maim (mām)

transitive verb

to deprive of the use of some necessary part of the body; cripple; mutilate; disable

Etymology: ME maymen < OFr mahaigner, mayner

noun

Obsolete an injury causing the loss or crippling of some necessary part of the body; mutilation; disablement

Etymology: ME mayme, maheym < OFr mahaing, main

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