quave

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English

Etymology

From Middle English quaven, cwavien (“to tremble”). More at quaver.

Verb

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  1. (intransitive, obsolete) To quiver or tremble.
    • 13??, William Langland, Piers Plowman
      The wal waggede and cleef, and al the world quaved.

Noun

quave (plural quaves)

  1. A shaking; trembling.
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