Definition of whet

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Whet (v. t.) To rub or on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening; to sharpen by attrition; as, to whet a knife..

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Wheder :: Wheder (pron. & conj.) Whether.
Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) To derange the functions of, whether bodily, mental, or spiritual; to disorder; to disease..
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Mandible :: Mandible (n.) The anterior pair of mouth organs of insects, crustaceaus, and related animals, whether adapted for biting or not. See Illust. of Diptera..
Reward :: Reward (v. t.) To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate..
Fire :: Fire (n.) Ardor of passion, whether love or hate; excessive warmth; consuming violence of temper..
Where :: Where (pron. & conj.) Whether.
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Byssus :: Byssus (n.) A cloth of exceedingly fine texture, used by the ancients. It is disputed whether it was of cotton, linen, or silk..
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Exacuate :: Exacuate (v. t.) To whet or sharpen.
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