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shive

1

[ shahyv ]

noun

  1. a sliver or fragment; splinter.
  2. a thin plug, as of wood or cork, for stopping the bunghole of a cask or the mouth of a bottle.


shive

2

[ shiv, shahyv ]

noun

  1. a splinter or fragment of the husk of flax, hemp, etc.

shive

/ ʃaɪv /

noun

  1. a flat cork or bung for wide-mouthed bottles
  2. an archaic word for slice
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of shive1

1175–1225; Middle English; cognate with German Scheibe, Old Norse skīfa; akin to sheave 2

Origin of shive2

1475–85; earlier scyfe; cognate with dialectal Dutch schif, Middle Dutch scheve, German Schebe; akin to shiver 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of shive1

C13: from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German schīve; see sheave 1
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Example Sentences

Pray you, sit down with us, Mr Ferris,” said she; “we shall not lack a shive for you.

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