Definition of whet

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Whet (v. t.) To rub or on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening; to sharpen by attrition; as, to whet a knife..

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Corps :: Corps (n. sing. & pl.) The human body, whether living or dead..
Scythestone :: Scythestone (n.) A stone for sharpening scythes; a whetstone.
Meaning :: Meaning (n.) That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sence; import; as, the meaning of a hint..
Strickle :: Strickle (n.) An instrument for whetting scythes; a rifle.
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