chiv
shiv (ʃɪv)
/ (tʃɪv, ʃɪv) slang /
a knife
to stab (someone)
Origin of chiv
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How to use chiv in a sentence
Harry poured half a can of oil upon the bearings of the chiv wheel with almost loving tenderness.
The Cross-Cut | Courtney Ryley CooperBut the old Gipsy word chiv-av among its numerous meanings has exactly that of casting, throwing, pitching, and driving.
The English Gipsies and Their Language | Charles G. LelandTo chiv in English Gipsy means as much and more than to fix in America, in fact, it is applied to almost any kind of action.
The English Gipsies and Their Language | Charles G. LelandAnd the third is to p. 352“chiv o manzin apré lati,” or to put the oath upon her, which explains itself.
The Gypsies | Charles G. LelandChival′ric, chiv′alrous, pertaining to chivalry: bold: gallant.
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