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Definitions for Quivery

[1] to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.
[2] the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor.
[3] (intr) to shake with a rapid tremulous movement; tremble
[4] the state, process, or noise of shaking or trembling
[5] a case for arrows

Words related to Quivery

quiveraquiver, quaky, quivering, shaky, shivery, tremulant, twittery, wobbly, palpitating, quavering, shivering, trembling

Words nearby Quivery

quiverquits, quittance, quitted trick, quitter, quittor, quiver, quiver leg, quiverful, quixote, quixotic, quixotism

Origin of Quivery

11480–90; origin uncertain; compare Middle Dutch quiveren to tremble

Other words from Quivery

quiv·er·er , noun
quiv·er·ing·ly , adverb
quiv·er·y , adjective
un·quiv·ered , adjective
un·quiv·er·ing , adjective

Word origin for Quivery

C13: from Old French cuivre; related to Old English cocer, Old Saxon kokari, Old High German kohhari, Medieval Latin cucurum

Synonyms for Quivery

aquiver, palpitating, quaky, quavering, quivering, shaky, shivering, shivery, trembling, tremulant, twittery, wobbly