Definition of shake

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Shake (n.) The redshank; -- so called from the nodding of its head while on the ground.

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Bead Proof :: Bead proof () A degree of strength in alcoholic liquor as shown by beads or small bubbles remaining on its surface, or at the side of the glass, when shaken..
Stable :: Stable (v. i.) Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government..
Rejolt :: Rejolt (v. t.) To jolt or shake again.
Quassation :: Quassation (n.) The act of shaking, or the state of being shaken..
Unshaked :: Unshaked (a.) Unshaken.
Shaken :: Shaken (a.) Caused to shake; agitated; as, a shaken bough..
Convulse :: Convulse (v. t.) To contract violently and irregulary, as the muscular parts of an animal body; to shake with irregular spasms, as in excessive laughter, or in agony from grief or pain..
Jingle :: "Jingle (v. t.) To cause to give a sharp metallic sound as a little bell, or as coins shaken together; to tinkle..
Headshake :: Headshake (n.) A significant shake of the head, commonly as a signal of denial..
Raze :: Raze (n.) A Shakespearean word (used once) supposed to mean the same as race, a root..
Coronet :: Coronet (n.) An ornamental or honorary headdress, having the shape and character of a crown; particularly, a crown worn as the mark of high rank lower than sovereignty. The word is used by Shakespeare to denote also a kingly crown..
Jar :: "Jar (v. t.) To cause a short, tremulous motion of, to cause to tremble, as by a sudden shock or blow; to shake; to shock; as, to jar the earth; to jar one's faith..
Bob :: Bob (n.) A blow; a shake or jog; a rap, as with the fist..
Ern :: Ern (v. i.) To stir with strong emotion; to grieve; to mourn. [Corrupted into yearn in modern editions of Shakespeare..
Shake :: Shake (v.) Fig.: To move from firmness; to weaken the stability of; to cause to waver; to impair the resolution of.
Shake :: Shake (v.) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill; as, to shake a note in music..
Shocking :: Shocking (a.) Causing to shake or tremble, as by a blow; especially, causing to recoil with horror or disgust; extremely offensive or disgusting..
Totter :: Totter (v. i.) To shake; to reel; to lean; to waver.
Jar :: "Jar (n.) A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds..
Plantage :: Plantage (n.) A word used once by Shakespeare to designate plants in general, or anything that is planted..
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