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
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\ˈkwi-və-riŋ, ˈkwiv-riŋ\
: 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
First Known Use of quiver
1786
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quiver
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
quivered;
quivering
: to move with a slight trembling motion
- “Boy!” said Ralph to himself, his whiskers quivering with excitement.
- —Beverly Cleary, The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Definition of quiver for Students
: the act or instance of trembling
- She felt a quiver of excitement.
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