half-broken en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English *half-broken, from Old English healfbrocen (“half-broken”), equivalent to half- + broken. Compare Dutch half gebroken (“half-broken”).
Meanings
- Halfway or partially broken; somewhat broken.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most half-broken | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more half-broken | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |