Shivering

Shivering
Shiver Shiv"er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shivered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Shivering}.] [OE. schiveren, scheveren; cf. OD. scheveren. See {Shiver} a fragment.] To break into many small pieces, or splinters; to shatter; to dash to pieces by a blow; as, to shiver a glass goblet. [1913 Webster]

All the ground With shivered armor strown. --Milton. [1913 Webster]


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