SKIVED

Verb

skived

simple past tense and past participle of skive

Source: Wiktionary


SKIVE

Skive, n. Etym: [Cf. Icel. skifa a shaving, slice, E. shive, sheave.]

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

Skive, v. t.

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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