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shiver (1)

shiv·er [ shívvər ]


verb  (past and past participle shiv·ered, present participle shiv·er·ing, 3rd person present singular shiv·ers)
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb tremble: to tremble or shake slightly because of cold, fear, or illness

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



noun  (plural shiv·ers)
Definition:
 
body tremor: a tremor or shudder in the body caused by fear, cold, or illness



plural noun shiv·ers 
Definition:
 
attack of shivering: an attack of shivering caused by fear, cold, or illness ( informal )

[13th century. Origin ?]

shiv·er·er noun
shiv·er·ing·ly adverb
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