Etymology

shiver

shi·ver
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Today it means: To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened. Full definition →

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shiver · verb, noun1

Origin uncertain, perhaps an alteration of chavel, or a frequentive of sheaf.

shiver · noun, verb2

From a Germanic word, probably present in Old English though unattested, cognate with Old High German scivaro (German Schiefer (“slate”)).

shiver · noun3

Origin uncertain

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