Whit″tle, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Whittled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Whittling (?).]
1. 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.
2. To edge; to sharpen; to render eager or excited; esp., to excite with liquor; to inebriate.
“In vino veritas.” When men are well whittled, their tongues run at random. Withals.