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shave

Meaning of “shave”

1. To remove hair with a razor or other cutting instrument. 2. To cut or remove closely.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
14 occurrences12 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Leviticus 13:33

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Acts 21:24
Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 21:24 · retained source text

Then take, and purifie thy selfe with them, & bee at charges with them, that they may shaue their heads: and all may know that those things wherof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing, but that thou thy selfe also walkest orderly, and keepest the Law.

1611 marginal noteNum. 6.18. chap. 18.18.

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Historical definitions

To cut or pare hair from the surface with a razor or edged instrument; to shave off is to cut off.

volume 2, leaf 579, column 2 (main_dictionary)