Quave

Origin

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

Full definition of quave

Verb

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

Noun

1. A shaking; trembling.