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quaver

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 quaver /ˈkweɪvɚ/ verb
quavers; quavered; quavering
1 quaver
/ˈkweɪvɚ/
verb
quavers; quavered; quavering
Britannica Dictionary definition of QUAVER
[no object] of your voice
: to produce sound in an unsteady way especially because you are afraid or nervous : tremble

— quavery

/ˈkweɪvəri/ adjective
2 quaver /ˈkweɪvɚ/ noun
plural quavers
2 quaver
/ˈkweɪvɚ/
noun
plural quavers
Britannica Dictionary definition of QUAVER
[count]
: an unsteady sound in someone's voice that is caused by fear or other strong emotions
British : eighth note