Shiv"er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shivered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Shivering.]
[OE. schiveren, scheveren; cf. OD. scheveren. See Shiver a fragment.]
To break into many small pieces, or splinters; to shatter; to dash to
pieces by a blow; as, to shiver a glass goblet.
All the ground With shivered armor strown.
Milton.
Shiv"er, v. i. To separate suddenly into many small pieces or parts; to
be shattered.
There shiver shafts upon shields thick.