shapen

adjective

shap·en ˈshā-pən

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: fashioned in or provided with a definite shape

—usually used in combination

an ill-shapen body

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of shapen to shape

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shapen was in the 14th century

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“Shapen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shapen. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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