The Only Use
pare
in
A Farewell to Arms
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- I took out my knife, opened it, wiped off the blade and pared off the dirty outside surface of the cheese.†
Book 1
Definitions:
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(1)
(pare) to cut or reduceThe exact meaning of pare can depend upon its context. For example:
- "Pare the budget." -- cut it to make it smaller
- "Pare the fat from the meat," or "Pare the apple." -- cut away an outer layer or peel
- "Use a paring knife." -- a small general purpose chef's knife often used for peeling
- "Pare the edge, so it will fit." -- cut small bits or shavings from
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)