gnawnadj.
/nɔːn/ Bitten away, corroded.
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the world > matter > condition of matter > bad condition of matter > [adjective] > by loss of material or wasted > worn > eroded or eaten away
forfrettenc1420
gnawn1582
eatena1586
eroded1741
the world > food and drink > food > consumption of food or drink > eating > processes or manners of eating > [adjective] > nibbling or gnawing > nibbled or gnawed
gnawn1582
1582 R. Stanyhurst tr. Virgil First Foure Bookes Æneis i. 4 Thee southwynd merciles eager Three gallant vessels on rocks gnawne craggye reposed.
1583 P. Barrough Methode of Phisicke ii. x. 70 You must restore the gnawen partes with meates of good iuice.
1784 M. Madan tr. Persius Sat. (1795) 37 Nor does he beat his desk, nor taste his gnawn nails.
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