English word origin

Etymology of resaw

From re- + saw.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

verb

To saw again or anew, as with, especially, recutting (remilling) lumber by remaking boards into thinner boards.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From re- + saw.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

verb

simple past of resee

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From re- + saw.

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