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  • Etymology - 4 (Symbols and Corruptions)
  • Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the giv...
Multiple choice

Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the given word.

The word 'mayhem' appears to have originated from

  1. blood

  2. cripple

  3. killing

  4. a particular time

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Corrupted from 'maim' (cripple or mutilate)

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