degut

Or de-gut

[dee-guht]

verb (used with object)

degutted, degutting 

1. to remove the entrails of; disembowel; gut.

2. to divest of essential character, strength, force, etc..

   The leading lady's poor performance degutted the play of its vitality.

Word History and Origins

Origin of degut¹

First recorded in 1930–35; de- + gut

Example Sentences

Credit for the initiative goes to Christie’s France, led by Mr. de Ricqlès and Isabelle Degut, its head of European sculpture and decorative art sales.

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