stiver

American  

[stahy-ver] / ˈstaɪ vər /

noun

1. Also stuiver a former nickel coin of the Netherlands, equal to five Dutch cents.

2. the smallest possible amount.

   not worth a stiver; not a stiver of work.

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stiver British  

/ ˈstaɪvə /

noun

1. a former Dutch coin worth one twentieth of a guilder

2. a small amount, esp of money

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Etymology

Origin of stiver

First recorded in 1495–1505, stiver is from the Dutch word stuiver

Example Sentences

The committee voted to put Stiver on the November ballot, even though he had failed to reach the 30% threshold.

From Salon

"I will seek legal counsel, as I am being asked to sign an affidavit that states Mr. Stiver received 30% of the vote," Bremer said.

From Salon

Liston got 75%, and Stiver received just 24%.

From Salon

District Court Chief Judge Michael Martinez ruled Monday that the request made by Buck and the committee would violate the law, because Stiver failed to reach the legally required threshold.

From Salon

“The prudent thing to do was restore this critical winter habitat for bats,” Stiver said.

From Washington Times