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Almost everyone needs it, asks for it, gives it. But almost nobody takes it.
An utensil used for bread. Also a paper cutter. Used by a thug to take a life, Or wielded by the tamest wife, When used to spread the butter.
Tall, I am young. Old, I am short. With life I glow. Anemoi is my foe.
What starts with an "e" but only has a single letter in it?
Which word contains all 26 letters?
What do you purposefully put lots of in and on your body, but run away from when you encounter it outside?