Obs. rare. [ad. late L. tremefactiōn-em, n. of action f. tremefacĕre to cause to tremble.] Shaking, trembling. So † Tremefacting ppl. a., that shakes or trembles.
1597. A. M., trans. Guillemeau’s Fr. Chirurg., 28/2. The Chyrurgiane must, without anye tremefactione, vse the same [lancet]. Ibid. (1599), trans. Gabelhouer’s Bk. Physicke, 197/2. The braynes of a Hare … will prevent the tremefactione both of handes and feete. Ibid., 207/2. Croockede, and tremefactinge Ioynctes.
