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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scheavering,) Sheavering, ppl. adj. [f. Scheaver.] That shivers, in the sense of Chever v. —c1590 Fowler I 291/22.
Regard my sheavering shaiky limbs
