SHIVER-SPAR
Shiv"er-spar`, n. Etym: [Cf. G. schiefer-spath.] (Min.)
Defn: A variety of calcite, so called from its slaty structure; — called also slate spar.
SHIVERY
Shiv"er*y, a.
1. Tremulous; shivering. Mallet.
2. Easily broken; brittle; shattery.
SHIZOKU Shi*zo"ku, n. sing. & pl. [Jap. shi-zoku, fr. Chin. ch' (chi) branch, posterity + tsu kindered, class.]
Defn: The Japanese warrior gentry or middle class, formerly called samurai; also, any member of this class.
SHOAD
Shoad, n. Etym: [Cf. G. schutt rubbish.] (Mining)
Defn: A train of vein material mixed with rubbish; fragments of ore which have become separated by the action of water or the weather, and serve to direct in the discovery of mines. [Written also shode.]
SHOADING
Shoad"ing, n. (Mining)