The action of tremble, v. in various senses; in quot. 1902, spec. ague in sheep (see tremble, n. 2).

The action of quaking; an instance of this. In later use: spec. an earthquake. Also as the second element in compounds, as church-quake, ice-quake…

A painful emotion compounded of loathing and fear; a shuddering with terror and repugnance; strong aversion mingled with dread; the feeling excited…

shivering, shuddering.

The action of shudder, v.

The action of grue, v.1; shuddering; horror.

An act of shuddering; a convulsive tremor of the body occasioned by fear, repugnance, or chill.

(See quot. 1623.) Obsolete.

a trembling of the body.

An act of quivering; a quivering movement, feeling, or quality; a tremble. Cf. quaver, n. 3.