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.
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With shivered armor strown. Milton.