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aquiver

American  
[uh-kwiv-er] / əˈkwɪv ər /

adjective

  1. in a state of trepidation or vibrant agitation; trembling; quivering (usually used predicatively).

    The bamboo thicket was aquiver with small birds and insects. The exciting news set me aquiver.

Etymology

Origin of aquiver

First recorded in 1880–85; a- 1 + quiver 1

Example Sentences

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Aquiver with excitement, he sprang into the dory and quickly rowed to the beach, some distance from the camp.

From Jim Spurling, Fisherman or Making Good by Tolman, Albert Walter

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