Paring: alternatives and connections

A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part; as, a fragment of an ancient writing.

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To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

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A piece split off; a splinter.

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of Turn

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The external membranous integument of an animal.

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The external membranous integument of an animal.

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A grayish, coarse double blanket worn by countrywomen, in the west of England, over the shoulders, like a cloak or shawl.

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A grayish, coarse double blanket worn by countrywomen, in the west of England, over the shoulders, like a cloak or shawl.

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of Shave

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To cut or divide into long, thin pieces, or into very small pieces; to cut or rend lengthwise; to slit; as, to sliver wood.

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