biċċer

Maltese

Etymology

Derived from biċċier (“butcher”), which see.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɪt.t͡ʃɛr/

Verb

biċċer (imperfect jbiċċer)

  1. to slaughter
  2. to butcher; to kill brutally

Usage notes
  • The more usual word for “to slaughter” is simply qatel (“kill”), but biċċer is also used depending on the context. The verb debaħ is chiefly restricted to sacrificial victims.
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