~ 1
■ verb
1》 decisively put an end to.
2》 archaic injure and render harmless.
3》 wedge or prevent from moving with a wedge.
■ noun archaic a wedge placed under a rolling object to prevent it slipping.
Origin
C17 (asnoun): of unknown origin; perh. related to skate 1 .
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~ 2
archaic
■ verb cut or score the skin or surface of.
■ noun a cut or score in skin or another surface.
Origin
ME: of unknown origin.