SHUDDER


Meaning of SHUDDER in English

/shud"euhr/ , v.i.

1. to tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold.

n.

2. a convulsive movement of the body, as from horror, fear, or cold.

[ 1275-1325; ME shodderen (v.) (c. G schaudern scudan to tremble; see -ER 6 ]

Syn. 1. quiver. See shiver 1 .

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