Definition of shiver
: one of the small pieces into which a brittle thing is broken by sudden violence
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Origin and Etymology of shiver
Middle English; akin to Old High German scivaro splinter
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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined above
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13th century
Origin and Etymology of shiver
Middle English, alteration of chiveren
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First Known Use: 15th century
in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
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1727
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Definition of shiver for Students
shivered;
shivering
: to shake slightly (as from cold or fear)
Definition of shiver for Students
: a small shaking movement of the body (as from cold or emotion)
- a shiver of delight
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of shiver
: to undergo trembling : experience rapid involuntary muscular twitching especially in response to cold
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