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maschiev

verbaction

to wound or cause physical harm

to injure (physically); to wound or cause harm

Example in use

He did maschiev the lad.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/MAS-sheev/

Word snapshot

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Origin & context

scotsolderharshalso: mischief

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