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sheathe (s̸hēt̸h)

transitive verb sheathed, sheathing sheath′·ing

  1. to put into a sheath or scabbard
  2. to enclose in or protect with a case or covering wood sheathed with tin
  3. to thrust (a sword, knife, etc.) into flesh
  4. to retract (claws)

Etymology: ME schethen < schethe

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