CARVEN - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary)

Example: the carved fretwork; an intricately carved door; stood as if carven from stone

The word "carven" comes from Middle English carven, which comes from Middle English corven.

carve – A related word in the same word family.

-en – A related word in the same word family.

carve – A related word in the same word family.

Many Middle English words had multiple spellings because standardization didn't exist yet.