Looking for the meaning of the word BEHEAD in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BEHEAD with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Behead
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English behēafdian; from be- ‘off’ (expressing removal) + hēafod (see head)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪˈhɛd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cut off the head of (someone), especially as a form of execution
Short Definition:cut off head of someone
Examples:- Mary was beheaded at Fotheringhay
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