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verb (past and past participle shiv·ered, present participle shiv·er·ing, 3rd person present singular shiv·ers) |
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1. intransitive verb tremble: to tremble or shake slightly because of cold, fear, or illness
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2. transitive and intransitive verb flap or make sail flap: to flap, or make a sail flap, when a sailing vessel is too close to the wind
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noun (plural shiv·ers) |
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body tremor: a tremor or shudder in the body caused by fear, cold, or illness
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plural noun shiv·ers |
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attack of shivering: an attack of shivering caused by fear, cold, or illness
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informal
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| [13th century. Origin ?] |
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 shiv·er·er noun |
 shiv·er·ing·ly adverb |
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