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▪ I. shiverer1|ˈʃɪvərə(r)|
[f. shiver v.1 + -er1.]
One who breaks (something) into small pieces.
1834Tait's Mag. I. 311 Chosen ground for the shiverers of lances and the lovers of courtly splendour.
▪ II. shiverer2|ˈʃɪvərə(r)|
[f. shiver v.2 + -er1.]
a. One who trembles or shakes.
1883Meredith Poems of Joy of Earth 103 Ere you follow nature's lead, Of her powers in you have heed; Else a shiverer you will find You have challenged humankind.
b. dial. (See quots.) Cf. shivering vbl. n.2 2.
1888Sheffield Gloss., Shiverer, a horse which has a lameness in the loins. 1899Daily News 13 Apr. 3/5 Another horse was sold..it fell down in the street the first time it was harnessed, and was proved to be a ‘roarer and a shiverer’ of long standing. |