/ ˈʃɪvə(r); NAmE / verb , noun
■ verb
[ v ] shiver (with sth) ( of a person ) to shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc. :
to shiver with cold / excitement / pleasure, etc.
Don't stand outside shivering—come inside and get warm!
He shivered at the thought of the cold, dark sea.
■ noun
1.
[ C ] a sudden shaking movement of your body because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc. :
The sound of his voice sent shivers down her spine .
He felt a cold shiver of fear run through him.
2.
the shivers [ pl. ] shaking movements of your body because of fear or a high temperature :
I don't like him. He gives me the shivers .
Symptoms include headaches, vomiting and the shivers.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English chivere , perhaps an alteration of dialect chavele to chatter , from Old English ceafl jaw .