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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1930
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SKAVE, n., v.2 Also skaive. [ske:v; Ork. skje:v]
I. n. A slice or strip cut off the side of an animal's hide, suitable for making a pair of rivlins (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
II. v. To scrape or abrade lightly, to graze (the skin, etc.).Arg.1 1930:
Did the stone hit ye? No, it jist skaved me.
