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slive

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Slive (verb) means to cut or divide something into parts.

verb
1
To cut or divide something into parts.
2
To remove a piece from something by cutting it off with a blade.
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Etymology

This word came from Middle English sliven, from Old English slīfan (“to cleave, split”), from Proto-West Germanic *slīban, from Proto-Germanic *slībaną (“to split”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)kelH- (“to cut”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of slive?
"slive" (verb) means to cut or divide something into parts.
What are the different meanings of slive?
"slive" has 2 main meanings: 1. To cut or divide something into parts; 2. To remove a piece from something by cutting it off with a blade.
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