I . v. a.
1.
Cut.
2.
Prune, trim, pare, curtail, cut short.
II . n.
1.
Shearing, cutting.
2.
Quantity sheared ( as of wool ), season's shearing.
3.
( Colloq. ) Blow ( with the hand ), rap, knock, lick, whack, thwack, thump.
4.
Spring-clasp, spring-holder, letter-~.