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    'Shiver Me Timbers': The Meaning And Origin Of The …

    • Learn the history and variations of the expression "shiver me timbers", which is often associated with pirates in literature and pop culture. Find out if real pirates used it and what it means in different contexts.… See more

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    The phrase "shiver me timbers" has been associated with pirates for centuries, but it's not clear if seafaring buccaneers ever really uttered the words. See more

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    What Does “Shiver Me Timbers” Mean?

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, one early definition of “shiver” is “to break or split into … See more

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    Tracing The History of “Shiver Me Timbers”

    The expression “shiver my timbers” first appeared in print in 1795 in a serial publication called “The Tomahawk! or, Censor General.” The series was published every Tues… See more

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    The Seafaring Life of Captain Frederick Marryat

    According to the United States Naval Institute, Frederick Marryat was born in London in 1792. He was drawn to the sea from an early age and reportedly tried to run away fr… See more

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    How This Iconic Nautical Phrase Has Changed Over Time

    After Treasure Island created an unwavering connection between the expression “shiver my timbers” and pirates in pop culture, other books — and later television s… See more

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    What Does “Shiver Me Timbers” Mean?
    Tracing The History of “Shiver Me Timbers”
    The Seafaring Life of Captain Frederick Marryat
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  1. Exclamation of surprise or shock
    It is employed as a literary device by authors to express shock, surprise, or annoyance. The phrase is based on real nautical slang and is a reference to the timbers, which are the wooden support frames of a sailing ship.

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    An exclamation of surprise. The phrase originated with sailors (as "shiver one's timbers" meant to destroy one's ship) and is usually used today in cartoonish portrayals of pirates. Well, shiver me timbers—I didn't think you were getting into town until tomorrow!

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    Shiver My Timbers - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase

    What's the meaning of the phrase 'Shiver me timbers'? An oath, expressing annoyance or surprise. What's the origin of the phrase 'Shiver me timbers'? Those of a certain age will remember Robert Newton, rolling his eyes and …

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    May 3, 2011 · Shiver my timbers! Shiver means to break into splinters or small pieces (unrelated to cold shivers). Timbers refers to the wooden parts of a ship's hull. So "Shiver my timbers!" is similar to exclaiming "Well, strike me down!"

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    Was 'Shiver Me Timbers' Really Said by Pirates?

    Apr 12, 2023 · The phrase “shiver me timbers” actually originated as something else: “shiver my timbers.” The first recorded use was in a weekly newspaper publication of a series called “Tomahawk, or Censor General.” It was used to …

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