Skive
Pronunciation : Skive
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. Icel. skifa a shaving, slice, E. shive, sheave.]
Definition : Defn: The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Skive
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).
t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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