Whittle

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1. Noun

A grayish, coarse double blanket worn by countrywomen, in the west of England, over the shoulders, like a cloak or shawl.

2. Noun

Same as Whittle shawl, below.

3. Noun

A knife; esp., a pocket, sheath, or clasp knife.

4. Verb

To pare or cut off the surface of with a small knife; to cut or shape, as a piece of wood held in the hand, with a clasp knife or pocketknife.

5. Verb

To edge; to sharpen; to render eager or excited; esp., to excite with liquor; to inebriate.

6. Verb

To cut or shape a piece of wood with am small knife; to cut up a piece of wood with a knife.
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