† ˈdadder, v. Obs. exc. dial.
In 5 dadir.
[Cf. dodder, didder, dither: the form is that of a frequentative, as in patter, shiver, totter, etc.: but the etymology of the stem dad-, did-, dod-, is obscure; cf. dade.]
intr. To quake, tremble.
| 1483 Cath. Angl. 88/1 To Dadir, frigucio. 15.. Hye Way to Spyttil Hous 118 in Hazl. E.P.P. IV. 28 Boyes, gyrles, and luskysh strong knaues, Dydderyng and dadderyng, leaning on their staues. 1570 Levins Manip. 77/47 To Dadder, trepidare. 1878 Cumbrld. Gloss., Dadder, Didder, Dodder, to shiver; to tremble. |
Hence dadder-, dodder-grass, Briza media.
| 1878 Cumbrld. Gloss., Dadder grass, Dotherin grass, quaking grass. |