quiverful

noun

quiv·​er·​ful

ˈkwivə(r)ˌfu̇l

plural quiverfuls or quiversful

1

: as many as a quiver will hold

a quiverful of arrows

2

: a good number : lot

a quiverful of children

Word History

Etymology

quiver entry 2 + -ful

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