Shiver me timbers!

Posted by Will Don on October 16, 1999

Exactly what does this mean??? There are many definitions of both shiver and timbers...including nautical definitions. But I can neither find nor figure out precisely what this term really means?!!? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

• Shiver me timbers! Bob 10/17/99
  • Shiver me timbers! ESC 10/17/99
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