Definition of quiver
1
:a case for carrying or holding arrows
2
:the arrows in a quiver
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Origin and Etymology of quiver
Middle English, from Anglo-French quivre, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English cocer quiver, Old High German kohhari
Definition of quiver
quivered;
quivering
play
\ˈkwi-və-riŋ, ˈkwiv-riŋ\
intransitive verb
:to shake or move with a slight trembling motion
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quiveringly
adverbExamples of quiver in a Sentence
Her lips quivered when she heard the bad news.
aspen leaves quivering in the breeze
Origin and Etymology of quiver
Middle English, probably from quiver agile, quick; akin to Old English cwiferlice zealously
quiver Synonyms
Synonyms
agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle, joggle, jolt, jounce, judder [chiefly British], quake, shake, shudder, vibrate, wobble (also wabble)Related Words
rock, sway, swing; chatter, quaver, shiver, thrill, tremble; twitch; dodder, waver; flicker, fluctuate, flutter, oscillate, undulate, wave; beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse, throbFirst Known Use of quiver
1786
QUIVER Defined for English Language Learners
quiver
verb
Definition of quiver for English Language Learners
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: to shake because of fear, cold, nervousness, etc.
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Definition of quiver for Students
:a case for carrying arrows
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