quiver
1[ kwiv-er ]
/ ˈkwɪv ər /
verb (used with or without object)
to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.
noun
the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor.
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Origin of quiver
11480–90; origin uncertain; compare Middle Dutch quiveren to tremble
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British Dictionary definitions for quivering (1 of 2)
quiver
1/ (ˈkwɪvə) /
verb
(intr) to shake with a rapid tremulous movement; tremble
noun
the state, process, or noise of shaking or trembling
Derived Formsquiverer, nounquivering, adjectivequiveringly, adverbquivery, adjective
Word Origin for quiver
C15: from obsolete cwiver quick, nimble; compare quaver
British Dictionary definitions for quivering (2 of 2)
quiver
2/ (ˈkwɪvə) /
noun
a case for arrows
Word Origin for quiver
C13: from Old French cuivre; related to Old English cocer, Old Saxon kokari, Old High German kohhari, Medieval Latin cucurum
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