Middle English Dictionary Entry
terre-mote n.
Entry Info
| Forms | terre-mote n. |
| Etymology | OF terremote & L terræ mōtus. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
An earthquake.
Associated quotations
- (a1393) Gower CA (Frf 3)6.2207 : After that himself he schok, Wherof that al the halle quok, As it a terremote were.
- (a1393) Gower CA (Frf 3)6.2261 : In due time is bore This child, and forth therupon Ther felle wondres many on Of terremote universiel.
- c1429 Mirror Salv.(Beeleigh)4705 : Alle creatures condoelid on thy payne..Terremote and of graves notable apercioune And many body of the seintes roos with thi resurexioune.