Main Entry:

¹quake

Pronunciation:

\ˈkwāk\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

quaked; quak·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English cwacian

Date:

before 12th century

1 : to shake or vibrate usually from shock or instability 2 : to tremble or shudder usually from cold or fear