noun
quaver
Quaver (noun) means a shaking, trembling movement.
noun
1
A shaking, trembling movement.
2
A shake in someone's voice as they speak or sing.
3
(music) An eighth note, written like a quarter note with a tail added.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English quaveren, the frequentative form of quaven, cwavien (“to tremble”), equivalent to quave plus -er. It is cognate with Low German quabbeln (“to quiver”) and German quabbeln, quappeln (“to quiver”). See also quave, quab and quiver.
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What is the meaning of quaver?
"quaver" (noun) means a shaking, trembling movement.
What are the different meanings of quaver?
"quaver" has 3 main meanings: 1. A shaking, trembling movement; 2. A shake in someone's voice as they speak or sing; 3. (music) An eighth note, written like a quarter note with a tail added.
