Share out veal perhaps? (4)

I believe the answer is:

mete

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'share out' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for mete that I've seen before include "Dole (out)" , "Administer or hand out" , "Dish (out)" , "Give as due - say punishment" , "Allot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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