Obs. [a. OF. terremote (12th c. in Godef.), ad. L. terræ mōtus earthquake. In It. and Sp. terremoto.] An earthquake.

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1390.  Gower, Conf., III. 75. Wherof that al the halle quok, As it a terremote were.

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c. 1450.  Mirour Saluacioun, 4681. Terremote and of graves notable apercionne.

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