English Explanatory Dictionary

laniate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tear into pieces.

Word forms

laniate laniates laniating laniated

Etymology

First attested in 1721; borrowed from Latin laniātus, perfect passive participle of laniō (“to butcher, tear into pieces”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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