shiver


4shiver

noun

Definition of SHIVER

1
: an instance of shivering : tremble
2
: an intense shivery sensation especially of fear —often used in plural with the <horror movies give him the shivers>
3
: a hard blow (as with a forearm) especially to the head or neck

First Known Use of SHIVER

1727

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