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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary be·numb ETYMOLOGY Middle English benomen, from benomen, past participle of benimen to deprive, from Old English beniman, from be- + niman to take — more at nimble DATE 14th century 1. to make inactive : deaden 2. to make numb especially by cold English Etymology benumb late 15c., from be- + numb. Originally of mental states; of the physical body from 1520s. Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged be·numb \bə̇, bē+\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English benomen, from benome, benomen (past participle of benimen to take away, deprive), from Old English benumen, past participle of beniman to take away, from be- + niman to take — more at nimble 1. : to make inactive : deaden , stupefy < a spirit of the blindest imitation … benumbed the intellectual faculties — Van Wyck Brooks > 2. : to make numb especially by cold : deprive of sensation < the fearful cold that overtakes and benumbs the traveler — John Burroughs > Synonyms: see daze |
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