Obs. [a. OF. terremote (12th c. in Godef.), ad. L. terræ mōtus earthquake. In It. and Sp. terremoto.] An earthquake.
1390. Gower, Conf., III. 75. Wherof that al the halle quok, As it a terremote were.
c. 1450. Mirour Saluacioun, 4681. Terremote and of graves notable apercionne.