Beshake

/bɪˈʃeɪk/ verb

Definition

To shake; to cause to shake or tremble.

Etymology

From 'be-' + 'shake.' While 'shake' already worked as a verb, adding 'be-' gave it a more forceful or intensive quality.

Kelly Says

The 'be-' prefix didn't just change the meaning—it often intensified it, so 'beshake' might mean to shake something really hard, not just a little jostle.

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