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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[Cf. Icel.

skīfa

a shaving, slice, E.

shive

sheave

The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.

Verb.

To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).

See also: skive and šķīve

šķīvē f