| Whet (whet) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Whet |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Whetted] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Whetting.] [AS. hwettan] akin to D. wetten, G.
wetzen, OHG. wezzen, Icel. hvetja, Sw.
vättja, and |
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.
To make sharp, keen, or eager; to excite; to
stimulate; as, to whet the appetite or the courage.
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The act of whetting.
That which whets or sharpens; esp., an
appetizer.
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