Definitions for stiver
ˈstaɪ vərstiv·er

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stivernoun

   A small Dutch coin worth one twentieth of a guilder.

2. stivernoun

   Anything of small value.

3. Etymology: From stuiver, cognate with stüver.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stivernoun

   a Dutch coin, and money of account, of the value of two cents, or about one penny sterling; hence, figuratively, anything of little worth

2. Etymology: [D. stuiver; akin to G. stber, Dan. styver, Sw. styfver.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stiver

   The word stiver is derived from the Dutch Stuiver. It was a currency denomination in use in Ceylon from 1801 until 1821. It was also a denomination that formed part of the currency system of Demerara-Essequibo. The currency was also mentioned in the famous poem by Robert Browning, The Pied Piper of Hamelin: "With you, don't think I'll bate [debate concerning] a stiver! And folks who put me in a passion may find me pipe after another fashion."

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stiver

   stī′vėr, n. a Dutch coin, worth one penny sterling: any small coin. [Dut. stuiver.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stiver

   A very small Dutch coin. "Not worth a stiver" is a colloquialism to express a person's poverty.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. STIVER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Stiver is ranked #15183 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Stiver surname appeared 1,940 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Stiver.
   
   95.5% or 1,854 total occurrences were White.
   1.7% or 33 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.4% or 28 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.7% or 14 total occurrences were Asian.

Anagrams for stiver »

1. rivets

2. strive

3. verist

How to pronounce stiver?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say stiver in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stiver in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stiver in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of stiver in a Sentence

1. Eli Bremer:

   I will seek legal counsel because I am being asked to sign an affidavit that states David Stiver received 30 % of the vote. I need to seek legal counsel to find out if I am putting Eli Bremer in jeopardy of a misdemeanor for doing that. I will consult with counsel.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stiver
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiver
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=stiver
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=stiver
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=stiver
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html