SHIVER
Shiv"er, v. i.
Defn: To separate suddenly into many small pieces or parts; to be
shattered.
There shiver shafts upon shields thick. Chaucer
The natural world, should gravity once cease, . . . would instantly
shiver into millions of atoms. Woodward.
SHIVER
Shiv"er, v. i. Etym: [OE. chiveren, cheveren; of uncertain origin.
This word seems to have been confused with shiver to shatter.]
Defn: To tremble; to vibrate; to quiver; to shake, as from cold or
fear.
Prometheus is laid On icy Caucasus to shiver. Swift.
The man that shivered on the brink of sin, Thus steeled and hardened,
ventures boldly in. Creech.
SHIVER
Shiv"er, v. t. (Naut.)
Defn: To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.
SHIVER
Shiv"er, n.
Defn: The act of shivering or trembling.
SHIVERINGLY
Shiv"er*ing*ly, adv.
Defn: In a shivering manner.