A blow, or reproach. I’ll give you a wipe on the chops. That story gave him a fine wipe. Also a handkerchief.
Definition taken from The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, originally by Francis Grose.
See also the definition in Nathan Bailey's 1736 dictionary of canting and thieving slang.
Winter’s Day * WiperNathan Bailey's 1736 Dictionary of canting and thieving slang
John S. Farmer's collection of canting songs and slang rhymes