QUIV'ER, n.
A case or sheath for arrows.
Take the quiver and thy bow. Genesis 27 .
QUIV'ER, a. Nimble active. Not in use.
QUIV'ER,
1. To shake or tremble to quake to shudder to shiver. This word expresses that tremulous motion of the body which proceeds from loss of heat or vigor. Thus persons quiver with fear or with cold.
He quiver'd with his feet and lay for dead.
And left the limbs still quiv'ring on the ground.
2. To play or be agitated with a tremulous motion.
The green leaves quiver with the cooling wind.
The lakes that quiver to the curling breeze.
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