Category:Shive

Shive, n. Etym: [see sheave, n.]

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.