Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SHUD'DER
SHUD'DER, v.i. [G. schaudern, schütteln; D. schudden. This word contains the same elements as the L. quatio.]
To quake; to tremble or shake with fear, horror or aversion; to shiver. I love … alas! I shudder at the name. – Smith.
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