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View synonyms for shive
shive
1[ shahyv ]
noun
- a sliver or fragment; splinter.
- 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
- a splinter or fragment of the husk of flax, hemp, etc.
shive
/ ʃaɪv /
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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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