Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SHIVER
SHIVER, v.t. [supra. Qu. Heb. שבר, to break into pieces. Class Br, No. 26.]
To break into many small pieces or splinters; to shatter; to dash to pieces by a blow. The ground with shiver'd armor strown. Milton.
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