shavings n pl Thin pieces of kindling wood or 'splits' shaved with a knife so that curls of wood remain attached to the side; CHOVY*.
1924 ENGLAND 54 De ropes gets grasey-like, draggin' swiles, an' you make shavin's off y'r gaff sticks, an' cut strips o' swile-fat an' let 'em drip on de shavin's. Dem burns like de hobs o' hell. P 130-67 ~ A split, a small piece of wood, that has shavings attached to one side. C 71-126 ~ A small piece of wood about a foot long and 1/2 in. thick. On this stick bristles are cut with a knife. 1975 GUY 95 The kitchen stove was the only source of heat in the house. It was allowed to die out at night and was relit each morning with splits and shavings.
