The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

sliver \sliv"er\ (sl[i^]v"[~e]r or sl[imac]"v[~e]r; 277), v. t.
   [imp. & p. p. slivered (sl[i^]v"[~e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n.
   slivering.] [See Slive, v. t.]
   To cut or divide into long, thin pieces, or into very small
   pieces; to cut or rend lengthwise; to slit; as, to sliver
   wood. --Shak.
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         They 'll sliver thee like a turnip.      --Sir W.
                                                  Scott.
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