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noun

Whittle n.

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

Same as Whittle shawl, below.

Whittle shawl, a kind of fine woolen shawl, originally and especially a white one.

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Etymology of 'Whittle'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Whittle" Quotes from Famous Books

... to whittle a piece of wood. He was a charming figure, slouching down in his chair, slim and graceful, his shapely golden head ruffled, his chin pressed against his chest. His expression was indescribably sweet and boyish, the shadow of anxiety and pain accentuating a wistful if determined cheerfulness. ...

— Snow-Blind • Katharine Newlin Burt

... that'll warm you up some. Eli, it's lucky you made an extra supply, after all. Looks as if you expected we'd have company drop in on us. I'll carry the paddle—good you hung on to it, for it's a tough job to whittle one out, I know. Here we are, old chap, and believe me, you're a ...

— Canoe Mates in Canada - Three Boys Afloat on the Saskatchewan • St. George Rathborne

Words linked to "Whittle" : pare, cut, Frank Whittle, aeronautical engineer, whittle away, whittle down, whittler, Sir Frank Whittle