The phrase "hadst the quivers" is a combination of Old English and archaic terminology, meaning "you had the quivers". The word "hadst" comes from the Old English verb "habban" meaning "to have", and is conjugated for the second person singular "thou". "Quivers" refers to a container for arrows, and is derived from Old French. In IPA phonetic transcription, "hadst" is pronounced /hædst/, and "quivers" is pronounced /ˈkwɪvərz/. The spelling of this phrase reflects the evolution of the English language over time.
"Hadst the quivers" is a phrase derived from Middle English and is composed of two components: "hadst" and "quivers." The term "hadst" represents the past tense second-person singular form of the verb "to have" in the indicative mood, specifically used in reference to the pronoun "thou" (you). It signifies possession or ownership, and it is employed to denote an action or state that occurred or existed in the past. On the other hand, "quivers" refers to the plural form of the noun "quiver," which is a container or case designed to hold arrows, typically associated with archery and hunting.
The phrase "hadst the quivers" implies a situation in which the subject, addressed in the second person singular as "thou," had ownership or possession of multiple quivers, perhaps alluding to the individual's engagement in activities such as archery, warfare, or sport. The expression could denote an action that had taken place in the past, emphasizing the possession of these quivers, and it may signify skill, preparedness, or proficiency in archery or related practices that require the use of arrows. The use of this phrase in literature or historical texts might convey a sense of readiness, prowess, or expertise in activities involving the handling or use of a quiver and its contents.