Meaning
To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English maymen, mahaymen, from Anglo-Norman maheimer, mahaigner, of Germanic origin; see mayhem.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 59 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-17MAFILOY
- 2026-09-12IALMPRT
- 2026-09-05MACGIKN
- 2026-08-14MADGINT
- 2026-07-31MAILOPT
- 2026-07-25IAMNOTZ
- 2026-07-13MACILOT
- 2026-06-26MACGILY
- 2026-06-23AIJMNRU
- 2026-06-19ACDEIMY
- 2026-06-04MANIDLT
- 2026-05-28AGIJMNU
+47 earlier appearances in the archive.