— tremorous , adj.
/trem"euhr, tree"meuhr/ , n.
1. involuntary shaking of the body or limbs, as from disease, fear, weakness, or excitement; a fit of trembling.
2. any tremulous or vibratory movement; vibration: tremors following an earthquake.
3. a trembling or quivering effect, as of light.
4. a quavering sound, as of the voice.
[ 1325-75; ME trem ( ere ) to tremble + -or -OR 1 ]
Syn. 1. shudder, shiver, quiver. 3. oscillation.