Where does “shudder” come from?
Shudder comes from Middle English shudderen, from Middle Dutch schudderen, of uncertain origin and meaning.
shudder (English): A shivering tremor, often from fear or horror; A...
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- A shivering tremor, often from fear or horror; A...
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