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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erdquak(e, -quaik, n. [ME. erthequake (14th c.).] An earthquake. — 1513 Doug. viii. iv. 133.
The erd, ourthraw By fors of thundyr, or erdquake 1531 Bell. Boece II. 328.
Ane continewall trimbling and erdquaik followit 1570 Leslie 79.
In September, ane gret erd quak wes 1596 Dalr. II. 129/18.
September xix terrable erdquakes throuch Ingland and Scotland war hard
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