Definition of quiver

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quiv·er ¹    (kwvr) KEY  

intr.v.
quiv·ered , quiv·er·ing , quiv·ers

To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement. See Synonyms at shake.

NOUN:

The act or motion of quivering.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English quiveren, perhaps from quiver, nimble (from Old English cwifer-; see g^wei- in Indo-European roots)

OTHER FORMS:
quiver·ing·ly (Adverb), quiver·y (Adjective)

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