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Whitten Tree :: Whitten tree () Either of two shrubs (Viburnum Lantana, and V. Opulus), so called on account of their whitish branches..

Whitterick :: Whitterick (n.) The curlew.

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

Whittle :: Whittle (n.) Same as Whittle shawl, below..

Whittle :: Whittle (n.) A knife; esp., a pocket, sheath, or clasp knife..

Whittle :: Whittle (v. t.) 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..

Whittle :: Whittle (v. t.) To edge; to sharpen; to render eager or excited; esp., to excite with liquor; to inebriate..

Whittle :: Whittle (v. i.) To cut or shape a piece of wood with am small knife; to cut up a piece of wood with a knife.

Whittled :: Whittled (imp. & p. p.) of Whittl.

Whittling :: Whittling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Whittl.

Whittlings :: Whittlings (n. pl.) Chips made by one who whittles; shavings cut from a stick with a knife.

Whittret :: Whittret (n.) A weasel.

Whittuesday :: Whittuesday (n.) The day following Whitmonday; -- called also Whitsun Tuesday.