(a) A pair of scissors or shears; also in fig. context [quot.: a1460]; -- also pl.; paire (of) sheres; (b) in cpds. & combs.: shere grindere, shere smith; shere man [see sher-man n.]; shapster shere……
(a) To cut or penetrate with a weapon or sharp instrument; of a weapon: cut; inflict (a wound); also [quot.: a1400], of a plowshare: ?cut into the ground; ?error for steren v.; sheren thurgh, pierce……
