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DictionaryRoot: shoderen
Middle English

shoderen

tremble, quake, shiver

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An older woman outdoors in a cold gust gives a sudden involuntary shudder, shoulders jerking upward and arms drawing tightly across her chest.
verb / noun

shudder

SHUD-er/ˈʃʌdər/

A sudden trembling movement, often caused by cold or strong emotion.

Etymology
shudderMiddle Englishtremble, quake, shiver

Middle English shoderen already meant “tremble” or “shiver.” The modern verb focuses on a sudden bodily quiver, whether brought on by cold, fear, disgust, or other strong feeling.

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