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pare definition

pare (per)

transitive verb pared, paring par′·ing

  1. to cut or trim away (the rind, skin, covering, rough surface, etc.) of (anything); peel
  2. to reduce or diminish (costs, etc.) gradually: often with down

Etymology: ME paren < MFr parer, to prepare, trim, pare < L parare, to prepare

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