ˈtrembl v. & n. --v.intr. 1
shake involuntarily
from fear, excitement,
weakness, etc. 2 be in a
state of
extreme apprehension (trembled at
the very thought of it). 3
move in a quivering
manner (leaves trembled in the breeze). --n. 1 a trembling state or
movement; a quiver (couldn't
speak without a tremble). 2 (in pl.) a
disease (esp. of cattle)
marked by trembling. øall of a tremble colloq. 1 trembling
all over. 2 extremely agitated. trembling
poplar an
aspen. øøtremblingly adv. [ME f. OF
trembler f. med.L tremulare f. L tremulus TREMULOUS]