shive
Example Sentences
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The latter, in the latest discoveries of modern science, seem to have stolen a shive from the ancient loaf in the expectation that it would not be detected.
From Ancient and Modern Physics by Thomas E. Willson
“Pray you, sit down with us, Mr Ferris,” said she; “we shall not lack a shive for you.”
From Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution by Emily Sarah Holt
“You just seat yourselves there under the trees,” she ordered them, “and I’ll bring right out a shive off a loaf of bread, and a tot o’ tea for each of you.”
From John and Betty's History Visit by Margaret Williamson
The way 'e'd shive yer were sutthin' to see.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 26, 1891 by Various
Come now, another shive of mutton? well, then, a piece o’ th’ pasty—do!
From For the Master's Sake A Story of the Days of Queen Mary by Horace Petherick
