intr.v. quiv·ered, quiv·er·ing, quiv·ers 1. To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement. 2. To tremble, as from cold or strong emotion. 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 the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] quiver·ing·ly adv. quiver·y adj. |
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