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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erdqwakyng, n. [ME. erthe quakeng (c 1400).] The occurrence of an earthquake. —1513 Doug. Comm. i. iii. 54.
The watyr inclusyt ondyr the erth is oft tymys caus of erdqw[a]kyng
