shivvy

plural shivvies

1. A shiv, a shank.

plural shivvies

1. pluralA shiver.

present singular third person shivvies · participle present shivvying · participle past shivvied · past shivvied

1. alternativeAlternative form of chivvy.

1. not comparableContaining small impurities; filled with shives (etymology 2).

   There has been no plant in the State for commission carbonising and all burry, seedy and shivvy wools have been transported to the Eastern States or overseas for treatment.

   1948, Dalgety's Annual Wool Review for Australia and New Zealand

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   The pulp becomes very ragged and shivvy as it increases in freeness depending upon the grit sizes of the stone, and requires rolling in order to take down the high or irregular spots.

   1929, Paper Trade Journal - Volume 88, page 51