quill feathers. remiges.

quilt, n. coverlet, bedquilt, counterpane.

quip, n. [gibe], [taunt], [quirk].

quip, v. [gibe], [taunt].

quirk, n. [evasion], [subterfuge], [shift];, [quibble], prevarication, equivocation; retort, [quip], [gibe].

quirky, adv. [tricky], disingenuous, [deceitful].

quit, v. [cease], [stop], desist, discontinue, [forbear], break off; [abandon], [leave], [forsake], evacuate, [surrender], [resign]; [absolve], [acquit]. Antonyms: continue, [persist], [stay].

quitch grass. crouch [grass], quack [grass].

quiver, v. [tremble], [shake], [shudder], [quake].

quivering, a. trimbling, tremulous, shuddering, [shaking].