beasthood en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English beast Proto-Indo-European *keyt-der. Proto-Germanic *haiduzder. Proto-West Germanic *-haiduder. Old English -hād Middle English -hede English -hood English beasthood From beast + -hood.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The property or state of being a beast.
He revealed his beasthood only in rare moments of absolute cruelty.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beasthoods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |