v. Obs.–1 [UN-2 4 + WHITTLE sb.2] trans. To remove a ‘whittle’ or shawl from.
1654. Gayton, Pleas. Notes, II. i. 34. The Lady lik’d his pregnant fancy, and presently unwhitled, and swathed them [sc. babes] to her Paramor.
v. Obs.–1 [UN-2 4 + WHITTLE sb.2] trans. To remove a ‘whittle’ or shawl from.
1654. Gayton, Pleas. Notes, II. i. 34. The Lady lik’d his pregnant fancy, and presently unwhitled, and swathed them [sc. babes] to her Paramor.
