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Share Share, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shared}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sharing}.] 1. To part among two or more; to distribute in portions; to divide. [1913 Webster]

Suppose I share my fortune equally between my children and a stranger. --Swift. [1913 Webster]

2. To partake of, use, or experience, with others; to have a portion of; to take and possess in common; as, to share a shelter with another. [1913 Webster]

While avarice and rapine share the land. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

3. To cut; to shear; to cleave; to divide. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

The shared visage hangs on equal sides. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]


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