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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quakand, Quaquand, Quaikand, ppl. adj. [OE cwacigende: cf. Quaking.] Quaking, trembling (voice, heart). —a1400 Leg. S. xxvii 1018.
Ȝeit than with quaquand voice sad he c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 15176.
With quakand hart scho till him said [etc.] 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 674 (L).
Wyth quakand [E. quaikand] voce and hart cald as a key 1535 Stewart 31105.
