First Known Use: 14th century
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1quiver
noun quiv·er \ˈkwi-vər\
Definition of QUIVER
1
: a case for carrying or holding arrows
2
: the arrows in a quiver
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Origin of QUIVER
Middle English, from Anglo-French quivre, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English cocer quiver, Old High German kohhari
2quiver
verb
: to shake because of fear, cold, nervousness, etc.
quiv·eredquiv·er·ing \ˈkwi-və-riŋ, ˈkwiv-riŋ\
Full Definition of QUIVER
intransitive verb
: to shake or move with a slight trembling motion
— quiv·er·ing·ly adverb
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Origin of QUIVER
Middle English, probably from quiver agile, quick; akin to Old English cwiferlice zealously
First Known Use: 15th century
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noun
QUIVER Defined for Kids
1quiver
noun quiv·er \ˈkwi-vər\
Definition of QUIVER for Kids
: a case for carrying arrows
2quiver
verb
quiv·eredquiv·er·ing
Definition of QUIVER for Kids
: to move with a slight trembling motion <“Boy!” said Ralph to himself, his whiskers quivering with excitement. — Beverly Cleary, The Mouse and the Motorcycle>
3quiver
noun
Definition of QUIVER for Kids
: the act or instance of trembling <She felt a quiver of excitement.>
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