Quakyng

Part of speech: verb, adjective

Definitions

1. Shaking or trembling with a rapid, unsteady motion, often from fear, cold, or the force of a sudden movement
2. Moving with small, rapid tremors, as when a person is frightened or the ground itself is jolted
3. Vibrating or trembling uncontrollably, typically out of fear, cold, or the impact of a violent tremor

Etymology: "Quakyng" is a Middle English spelling of "quaking," the present participle of "quake," meaning to shake or tremble. "Quake" comes from the Old English "cwacian," which had the same sense of trembling or shaking. The spelling with "y" and "ng" reflects how English was written in the late medieval period.