END (2)

end (2). End, v. to come to a conclusion, conclude, finish

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End (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ended; p. pr. & vb. n. Ending.] 1. 1. To bring to an end or conclusion; to finish; to close; to terminate; as, to end a speech. “I shall end this strife.” Shak.
On the seventh day God ended his work. Gen. ii. 2. 2. 2. To form or be at the end of; as, the letter k ends the word back.
3. 3. To destroy; to put to death. “This sword hath ended him.” Shak.
To end up, to lift or tilt, so as to set on end; as, to end up a hogshead.