v. Obs. rare–1. [f. BE- 2 + QUASH v.] intr. To shake or fall in pieces, to be shattered.
1377. Langl., P. Pl., B. XVIII. 246. The erthe … Quaked as quykke þinge, and al biquasht[e] þe roche [1393 C. XXI. 64 The erthe quook and quashte as hit quyke were].
