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† ˈtremblable, a. Obs. rare.
[f. tremble v. + -able; cf. OF. tremblable (Godef.).]
Fitted to cause trembling or fear; a. Demanding reverential fear; b. Causing dread or horror; dreadful.
1560J. Daus tr. Sleidane's Comm. 318 That the Canon of the Masse..be spoken softlye, to the intente those tremblable misteries maye retaine theyr auncient dignities. 1609G. Benson Serm., etc. 72 Which is tremblable and monstrous, there be some, who, when God smites them, they fly vnto a witch or an Inchauntresse, and call for succour. 1651R. Wittie tr. Primrose's Pop. Err. ii. vi. 93 In this Country the Consumption is an evill so ordinary and tremblable. |