Hew

Definition of Hew

Pronunciation: hū

v. t.	1.	To cut with an ax; to fell with a sharp instrument; - often with down, or off. [imp. Hewed (hūd); p. p. Hewed or Hewn (hūn); p. pr. & vb. n. Hewing.]
	2.	To form or shape with a sharp instrument; to cut; hence, to form laboriously; - often with out; as, to hew out a sepulcher. Look unto the rock whence ye are hewn. - Is. li. 1. Rather polishing old works than hewing out new. - Pope.
	3.	To cut in pieces; to chop; to hack. Hew them to pieces; hack their bones asunder. - Shak.
n.	1.	Destruction by cutting down. Of whom he makes such havoc and such hew. - Spenser.
	1.	Hue; color.
	2.	Shape; form.

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