infix

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

Back-formation from Middle English infixed (“stuck in”), from Latin infixus, past participle of infigō (“to fasten in”).

By Pallas’ care, the spear, though deep infix’d, Stopp’d short of life, nor with his entrails mix’d. — The Iliad, Homer
Of either host, Th’ unhappy virgin, tho’ concern’d the most, Was only deaf; so greedy was she bent On golden spoils, and on her prey intent; Till in her pap the winged weapon stood Infix’d, and deeply drunk the purple blood. — The Aeneid, Virgil

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