transfix

  1. Noun.  (linguistics) A discontinuous affix, which occurs at more than one position in a word, typical of Semitic languages.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To fix or impale.

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