v. i. [ Cf. Slip. ] To sneak. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ OE. sliven to split, cleave, AS. slīfan. ] To cut; to split; to separate. [ Obs. ] Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
v. t.
They 'll sliver thee like a turnip. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]