Meaning
To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English beheden, bihefden, biheveden, from Old English behēafdian (“to behead”), from Proto-West Germanic *bihaubudōn, *bihaubidōn (“to behead”), equivalent to be- (“off, away”) + head. Cognate with Middle High German behoubeten (“to behead”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: