quaking
Shaking uncontrollably, especially due to fear or aweShaking uncontrollably, especially due to fear or awe; trembling or shivering.
US/kwˈeɪkɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesShaking uncontrollably, especially due to fear or awe; trembling or shivering.
Origin
From Middle English quakynge, quakand, from Old English cwaciende (“quaking”), present parFrom Middle English quakynge, quakand, from Old English cwaciende (“quaking”), present participle of Old English cwacian (“to quake, tremble”); equivalent to quake + -ing.
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