† ˈshoughtering,vbl.n.Obs.rare—1. [Of obscure origin; perh. an error for *floughtering (see flichter, flaughter vbs.] Flapping or agitation of the wings. c1440Pallad. on Husb. i. 628 A shoughturyng [Colchester MS. shuddering], a flusshyng, & a fray He [sc. the pea⁓cock] maketh then.