sheathed; sheathing
Definition of sheathe
1
: to put into or furnish with a sheath
2
: to plunge or bury (a weapon, such as a sword) in flesh
3
: to withdraw (a claw) into a sheath
4
: to case or cover with something (such as sheets of metal) that protects
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The first known use of sheathe was in the 15th century
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