~ 1
■ verb shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.
■ noun a momentary trembling movement.
↘( the ~s ) a spell or attack of ~ing.
Derivatives
~er noun
~ing adjective
~ingly adverb
~y adjective
Origin
ME chivere , perh. an alt. of dialect chavele 'to chatter', from OE ceafl 'jaw'.
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~ 2
■ noun a splinter.
■ verb break into ~s.
Phrases
~ my timbers a mock oath attributed to sailors.
Origin
ME: from a Gmc base meaning 'to split'.