dithing, vbl. n. dial.
(ˈdɪðɪŋ)
Also dithying, ppl. a.
[Cf. dither v.]
Quivering, trembling.
| 1818 R. Wilbraham Gloss. Cheshire 14 Dithing, a trembling or vibratory motion of the eye, from dither or didder. 1913 Masefield Daffodil Fields 66 Red dithying sparks flew..from the fire's heart. 1916 Blunden Pastorals 34 Such gusts of rain..dashed on the belfry tower..And roused the dithying goblin on the vane. |