exscind


ex·scind

verb \ek-ˈsind\

Definition of EXSCIND

transitive verb
: to cut off or out : excise

Origin of EXSCIND

Latin exscindere, from ex- + scindere to cut, tear — more at shed
First Known Use: 1662

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