† ˈshoughtering, vbl. n. Obs. rare—1.
[Of obscure origin; perh. an error for *floughtering (see flichter, flaughter vbs.]
Flapping or agitation of the wings.
| c 1440 Pallad. on Husb. i. 628 A shoughturyng [Colchester MS. shuddering], a flusshyng, & a fray He [sc. the pea⁓cock] maketh then. |