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SHIVERY

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shiv⋅er⋅y

1[shiv-uh-ree]
–adjective
1. inclined to or characterized by shivers, quivers, or tremors.
2. causing shivering.

Origin:
1740–50; shiver 1 + -y 1
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shiv⋅er⋅y

2[shiv-uh-ree]
–adjective
readily breaking into shivers or fragments; brittle.

Origin:
1675–85; shiver 2 + -y 1
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shiv·er·y 1   (shĭv'ə-rē)   
adj.  
  1. Trembling, as from cold or fear.

  2. Causing shivers; chilling.

shiv·er·y 2   (shĭv'ə-rē)   
adj.  Easily broken; brittle.
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