Hew
/hjuː/noun
To chop or cut (something, especially wood) with a tool such as an axe.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'hew' was often associated with both craftsmanship and the violent act of striking, entwining creation with destruction.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱew-
“to cut or strike.”
Old English
OE
hiwian
“to shape or to cut.”
Old Norse
ON
hǫggva
“to hew, chop, or strike.”
Middle English
ME
hewen
“to chop or cut down.”
Modern English
English
hew
“to cut or shape something with a tool.”