First Known Use: 13th century
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1shudder
intransitive verb shud·der \ˈshə-dər\
of a person : to shake because of fear, cold, etc.
of a thing : to shake violently
shud·deredshud·der·ing \-d(ə-)riŋ\
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Origin of SHUDDER
Middle English shoddren; akin to Old High German skutten to shake and perhaps to Lithuanian kutėti to shake up
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2shudder
noun
Definition of SHUDDER
: an act of shuddering
— shud·dery \-d(ə-)rē\ adjective
First Known Use of SHUDDER
1607
SHUDDER Defined for Kids
1shudder
verb shud·der \ˈshə-dər\
shud·deredshud·der·ing
Definition of SHUDDER for Kids
1
: to tremble especially with fear or horror or from cold
2
: to move or sound as if being shaken <The train slowed and shuddered to a halt.>
2shudder
noun
Definition of SHUDDER for Kids
: an act or instance of trembling or shaking <a shudder of fear>
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shudder
intransitive verb shud·der \ˈshəd-ər\
shud·deredshud·der·ing
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