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from The Century Dictionary.

  • See hued.

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  • verb Past participle of hew

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Examples

  • Britain hewed from then on as closely it could to the U.S.

    U.K., France Boost Military Ties Stephen Fidler 2010

  • I hope, though, that the new generation – including my sons – grow up less hewed from the same stone as we were.

    Not all coloureds speak like dis « Digital immigrant 2009

  • The outmatched lieutenant's blade snapped, ringing loudly as Conan's sword hewed through it, the vest of mail, and several ribs.

    Conan The Hunter Moore, Sean A. 1994

  • Aphareus 'son, with his great sword hewed at the spear near the butt, and the edge leapt back repelled by the shock, like a hammer from the anvil; and the heroes shouted with joy for their hope in the contest.

    The Argonautica Apollonius Rhodius

  • Idas, Aphareus 'son, with his great sword hewed at the spear near the butt, and the edge leapt back repelled by the shock, like a hammer from the anvil; and the heroes shouted with joy for their hope in the contest.

    The Argonautica Apollonius Rhodius

  • It was at the time when Blaise de Montluc, the sanguinary chief, struck the Protestants with a heavy hand, and his sword hewed them in pieces, while, in the name of a God of mercy, he inundated the earth with tears and blood.

    Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre Louisa Stuart Costello 1834

  • Aphareus’ son, with his great sword hewed at the spear near the butt, and the edge leapt back repelled by the shock, like a hammer from the anvil; and the heroes shouted with joy for their hope in the contest.

    The Argonautica 2008

  • He had those Southern sensibilities that Carter had, that ability to connect with conservative Democrats, and he hewed in our direction on such issues as restraining federal spending, streamlining the government, and maintaining a strong military.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

  • He had those Southern sensibilities that Carter had, that ability to connect with conservative Democrats, and he hewed in our direction on such issues as restraining federal spending, streamlining the government, and maintaining a strong military.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

  • He had those Southern sensibilities that Carter had, that ability to connect with conservative Democrats, and he hewed in our direction on such issues as restraining federal spending, streamlining the government, and maintaining a strong military.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

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