dithingn.adj.
/ˈdɪðɪŋ/ dialect.
Quivering, trembling.
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the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > trembling or quivering
tremblinga1400
aspen?c1412
quavering?a1439
didderingc1440
wavering1488
quavery1519
quiveringa1547
warbling1549
tremble1568
quiverish1582
tremefacting1599
aguisha1602
tremulous1611
twittering1648
brandishing1658
micant1661
shivery1747
shivering1762
tremulating1813
dithing1818
dithering1821
quivery1833
tremulant1837
trembly1846
thrilling1850
trepidatory1881
shuddering1893
doddery1919
1818 R. Wilbraham Attempt Gloss. Cheshire 14 Dithing, a trembling or vibratory motion of the eye, from dither or didder.
1913 J. Masefield Daffodil Fields 66 Red dithying sparks flew..from the fire's heart.
1916 E. Blunden Pastorals 34 Such gusts of rain..dashed on the belfry tower..And roused the dithying goblin on the vane.
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