Definitions For Bever

Etymology 1

From Middle English beveren, t=to tremble, frequentative form of {{der, en, ang, beofian}}, bifian, , to tremble, be moved, shake, quake, from {{der, en, gem-pro, *bibāną, , to quake, shiver}}, equivalent to {{af, en, bive, -er, id2=verbal frequentative}}. Cognate with {{cog, nl, bibberen, , to shiver, quiver}}, {{cog, nds, beveren, , to shiver}}, {{cog, nl, beven, , to quake}}, {{cog, de, beben, , to quake, tremble}}, {{cog, sv, bäva, , to quake, tremble}}, {{cog, is, bifa, , to budge, be moved}}, {{cog, la, foedus, , disgusting, shocking, abominable, heinous}}.

Etymology 2

Noun

BEVER (plural BEVERs) Alternative spelling of bevor

Etymology 3

{{PIE root, en, peh₃}} From Middle English bever, from {{der, en, xno, bever}} (modern {{cog, fr, boire}}), from {{der, en, la, bibō}}.

Noun

BEVER (plural BEVERs) A drink. (now, _, rare, archaic) A snack or light refreshment between meals. A time for drinking. A mixture of cider and water.

Synonyms

drink drink snack snack

Related terms

beverage

Verb

{{en-verb}} (obsolete) To take a light repast between meals.

Etymology 4

Noun

BEVER (plural BEVERs) {{obsolete form of, en, beaver}}

Anagrams

breve