Quiverfull

English

Etymology

From quiver +‎ full, in reference to the Old Testament: "As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them."

Proper noun

Quiverfull

  1. A conservative evangelical Christian movement that promotes procreation, rejects birth control, and regards children as a blessing from God.

Noun

Quiverfull (plural Quiverfulls)

  1. A member of the Quiverfull religious movement.
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