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In wealth I abound; in water I stand; as a fencer I'm valued all over the land; at Venice I'm famous; by farmers I'm prized; respected by law yet huntsmen despised; consternation and ruin ensue when I break; And the beasts of the forest advantage won't take.
I have a frame but no pictures. I have poles but not standing up. What am I?
I am a daily ritual involving using a metal tool on the body
When young I am sweet in the sun. When middle-aged I make you gay. When old I am valued more than ever.
My first is a heir; My second's a snare; my whole is the offspring of fancy; which I sent out of play upon Valentine's day As a token of love to my Nancy.
The more of me you take, the more I appear behind you. What am I?