devecer

Galician

Alternative forms

• adovecer

Etymology

Probably from Latin dēficere (“to fall short”). In that case, it could be its only descendant in a Romance language.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /deβeˈθeɾ/

Verb

1. (intrantive) to decrease, lessen

   Synonym: minguar

2. (intrantive, followed by por) to covet

   Synonyms: adoecer, anhelar, cobizar, degorar, gorar

References

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• “devecer” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.