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Skive
Skive
,Noun.
[Cf. Icel.
skīfa
a shaving, slice, E. shive
, sheave
.] The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.
Skive
,Verb.
T.
To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).