̈ɪsəu v.tr. (past
part.
sewn or sewed) 1 (also absol.)
fasten,
join,
etc., by
making stitches
with a
needle and thread or a
sewing-machine. 2
make (a
garment etc.) by
sewing. 3 (often foll. by
on,
in, etc.)
attach by sewing (shall I sew on
your buttons?). øsew up 1 join or
enclose by sewing. 2 colloq. (esp. in passive) satisfactorily
arrange or
finish dealing with (a
project etc.). 3
esp. US
obtain exclusive use of. øøsewer n. [OE si(o)wan]