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sew

sew \'so-\ \'so-n\ vb or sewed;  or sewn;  or sewed or sew.ing [ME sewen, 
   fr. OE si-wian; akin to OHG siuwen to sew, L Xsuere 1: to unite or fasten 
   by stitches made with a flexible thread or filament  {~s on the button} 2: 
   to close or enclose by sewing {~ the money in a bag}  : to practice or 
   engage in sewing