- shatter
- shatter (v.) early 14c., probably a variant of M.E. scateren (see SCATTER (Cf. scatter)). Cf. O.Du. schetteren Low Ger. schateren. Related: Shattered; shattering.
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shatter — [shat′ər] vt. [ME schateren, var. of scateren, to SCATTER] 1. Obs. to scatter; strew 2. to break or burst into pieces suddenly, as with a blow 3. to damage severely; destroy or wreck [to shatter one s health] vi. to break or burst into pieces;… … English World dictionary
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