earthdin

English

Alternative forms

• earth-din

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɜːθˌdɪn/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɝθˌdɪn/

Noun

earthdin (plural not attested)

1. (very rare) An earthquake.
   • 1904, Levi Griffin Meushaw, The plea of the toiler:

     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.

Anagrams

• draineth