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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHET, v. Sc. usage: to cut, trim with a knife.Dmf. 1835 Carlyle MS. Letter to Mrs Aitken (9 April):
I will have a pair of unmistakeable lasts made; actually made, in the shape of my feet, should I even take a knife and whet them out myself.