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quiv⋅er
1 [kwiv-er]
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
| 1. | to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble. |
–noun
| 2. | the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor. |
Origin:
1480–90; orig. uncert.; cf. MD quiveren to tremble
1480–90; orig. uncert.; cf. MD quiveren to tremble

Related forms:
quiv⋅er⋅er, noun
quiv⋅er⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
quiv⋅er⋅y, adjective
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quiv·er 1 (kwĭv'ər) intr.v. quiv·ered, quiv·er·ing, quiv·ers To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement. See Synonyms at shake. n. The act or motion of quivering. [Middle English quiveren, perhaps from quiver, nimble (from Old English cwifer-; see gwei- in Indo-European roots).] quiv'er·ing·ly adv., quiv'er·y adj. |
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