shiver1
v.
shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.
n.
a momentary trembling movement.
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(the shivers)
a spell or attack of shivering.
Derivative
- shiverer n.
- shivering adj.
- shiveringly adv.
- shivery adj.
Etymology
ME chivere, perh. an alt. of dial. chavele ‘to chatter’, from OE ceafl ‘jaw’.
shiver2
n.
a splinter.
v.
break into shivers.
Phrase
- shiver my timbers
a mock oath attributed to sailors.
Etymology
ME: from a Gmc base meaning ‘to split’.