Chĭp1, v. t.
[imp. & p. p., CHIPPED (chĭpt); p. pr. & vb. n. CHIPPING.] [H. Ger. kippen, to cut off the edge, to clip, pare, M. H. Ger. kippe, sickle, chopping-knife.] To cut into small pieces or chips; to diminish by cutting away a little at a time, or in small pieces; to hew. Shak.