dilacerate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Di*lac"er*ate transitive verb

Etymology

L. dilaceratus, p. p. of dilacerare to tear apart; di- = dis- + lacerare to tear.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Dilacerated ; present participle & verbal noun Dilacerating

Definitions

1. To rend asunder; to tear to pieces. Sir T. Browne.