splenter
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splinter — late 14c., from M.Du. splinter, splenter a splinter, related to splinte (see SPLINT (Cf. splint)). The verb is from 1580s; figurative sense from c.1600. Related: Splintered; splintering. The adjective (as in splinter party) is first recorded 1935 … Etymology dictionary
splinter — noun a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, etc. broken off from a larger piece. verb break or cause to break into splinters. Derivatives splintery adjective Origin ME: from MDu. splinter, splenter; related to splint … English new terms dictionary
splinter — v. & n. v.tr. & intr. break into fragments. n. a small thin sharp edged piece broken off from wood, stone, etc. Phrases and idioms: splinter bar Brit. a crossbar in a vehicle to which traces are attached; a swingletree. splinter group (or party)… … Useful english dictionary
