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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quaking, -yng, Quaiking, vbl. n. [ME quakinge (1297), OE cwacung.] Trembling (of a person), shaking (of the earth). — ?1438 Alex. ii 2194.
Gif sho of lufe had felt the shouris, The siching, quaking and the stoures c1552 Lynd. Mon. 5500.
Quhen thay se roches schaik in schounder, Throw trimlyng of the erth and quakyng [v.r. quaiking]
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