How Do You Spell SHAVEN?

1. Shaven is an adjective that refers to the act or state of having one's hair or facial hair shaved off. It is the past participle form of the verb "shave." When someone is described as shaven, it means they have undergone the process of removing their hair through shaving, usually using a razor or other shaving tools.

   The word shaven can specifically apply to either the hair on one's face, as in being clean-shaven, or to the hair on other parts of the body that have been shaved. For instance, a person may say they are shaven if they have removed hair from their armpits, legs, or chest.

   Shaven can also be used to describe objects or surfaces that have been shaved or trimmed down. For example, one can describe a shaven pencil as having its wooden casing cut away to expose the lead inside.

   The term shaven dates back to Old English and its origins can be traced to the verb "sceafan" which means "to scrape." It has been in use for centuries and is commonly employed in literature, particularly when discussing physical appearance or grooming habits. Shaven is often associated with cleanliness, neatness, and a more polished appearance.

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The word "shaven" comes from the Old English verb "sceafan" meaning "to scrape, shave off". This verb is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skabaną" meaning "to scrape, shave". The word has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as "scheven" in Dutch and "scheffan" in Old High German. Over time, the -f- consonant in "scheffan" became a -v- consonant in Middle English, resulting in the word "shaven".

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