shive Meaning, Definition & Usage

Shive noun

Etymology

See Sheave, n.

Definitions

1. A slice; as, a shive of bread. Obs. or Prov. Eng. Shak.
2. A thin piece or fragment; specifically, one of the scales or pieces of the woody part of flax removed by the operation of breaking.
3. A thin, flat cork used for stopping a wide-mouthed bottle; also, a thin wooden bung for casks.