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quaver

n.
US //ˈkweɪvɝ// UK //kwˈeɪvɐ// qua·ver
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Origin

From Middle English quaveren, frequentative form of quaven, cwavien (“to tremble”), equivalent to quave + -er. Cognate with Low German quabbeln (“to quiver”), German quabbeln, quappeln (“to quiver”). More at quave, quab, quiver.

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