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
First Known Use of shiver
13th century
Origin and Etymology of shiver
Middle English, alteration of chiveren
First Known Use of shiver
1727
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Definition of shiver for Students
shivered;
shivering
:to shake slightly (as from cold or fear)
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medical Definition of shiver
:to undergo trembling :experience rapid involuntary muscular twitching especially in response to cold
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