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earthdin en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈɜːθˌdɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• /ˈɝθˌdɪn/ (General-American)

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English erthe dyne, erthedyn, from Old English eorþdyne (“earthquake”), equivalent to earth + din.

Meanings

1. (no-plural, rare) An earthquake.
   • While the earthdin is but a seismal shock of a rheumatic condition in the diversified stratas seeking new positions to reach their centre of gravity. 1904, Levi Griffin Meushaw, The plea of the toiler:

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