n. [ Cf. Icel. skīfa a shaving, slice, E. shive, sheave. ] The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Skewer, Shiver a fragment. ]