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Word of the Day – Nithering

By May 14, 2020Word of the Day

Nithering (adj) (Scots)

nith-e-ring

Shivering or trembling, as with cold.

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Francis Robinson (1809–1882). From nither + -ing.

Example sentences

“He was nithering in the night chill.”

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