v. shiv·ered, shiv·er·ing, shiv·ers v.intr. 1. To shake or tremble, as from cold or fear. See Synonyms at shake. 2. To quiver or vibrate, as by the force of the wind. v.tr. Nautical To cause (a sail) to flutter by sailing too close to the wind. n. 1. An instance of shivering or trembling. 2. shivers An attack of shivering. Used with the. [Middle English chiveren, shiveren.] |
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v. shiv·ered, shiv·er·ing, shiv·ers v.intr. To break into fragments or splinters; shatter. v.tr. To cause to break suddenly into fragments or splinters. n. A fragment or splinter. [Middle English shiveren, from shivere, splinter; see skei- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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