— quakingly , adv.
/kwayk/ , v. , quaked, quaking , n.
v.i.
1. (of persons) to shake or tremble from cold, weakness, fear, anger, or the like: He spoke boldly even though his legs were quaking.
2. (of things) to shake or tremble, as from shock, internal convulsion, or instability: The earth suddenly began to quake.
n.
3. an earthquake.
4. a trembling or tremulous agitation.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE cwacian to shake, tremble ]
Syn. 1. shudder. See shiver 1 . 2. quiver.