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behead

verb be·head \bi-ˈhed, bē-\

: to cut off the head of (someone) especially as a punishment

Full Definition of BEHEAD

transitive verb
:  to cut off the head of :  decapitate
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First Known Use of BEHEAD

before 12th century

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Rhymes with BEHEAD

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BEHEAD Defined for Kids

behead

verb be·head \bi-ˈhed\
be·head·edbe·head·ing

Definition of BEHEAD for Kids

:  to cut off the head of

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