Definition

A container or sheath for carrying arrows; to shake or tremble slightly, especially from cold, fear, or emotion.

Example Usage

The archer's quiver hung from her back, and his voice began to quiver as he fought back tears.

Origin

From Old French 'cuivre', related to 'cuir' (leather); the verb 'quiver' (to shake) comes from Middle English and may relate to 'quiver' (sheathe) through the notion of quick movement.

Fun Fact

The phrases 'an arrow in one's quiver' and 'quivering with emotion' both make use of different meanings of the same word, though they likely have different etymological roots.

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