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pare

pare [ per ] (past and past participle pared, present participle par·ing, 3rd person present singular pares)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. remove outer layer: to remove the skin or outer layer of something such as a vegetable or fruit thinly and neatly

2. trim nails: to trim something such as fingernails or toenails

[13th century. Via French parer "prepare, trim" < Latin parare]

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