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adj
Shaking uncontrollably, especially due to fear or awe; trembling or shivering.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The action of the verb quake.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: quivering, trembling, tremor
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verb
present participle and gerund of quake
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
From Middle English quakynge, quakand, from Old English cwaciende (“quaking”), present participle of Old English cwacian (“to quake, tremble”); equivalent to quake + -ing.
From Middle English quakinge, quakyng, from Old English cwacung (“quaking, trembling”), equivalent to quake + -ing.
Across languages
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