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lancinate
[lan-suh-neyt]
verb (used with object)
lancinated, lancinating
to stab or pierce.
lancinate
/ ˈɑːԲɪˌԱɪ /
adjective
(esp of pain) sharp or cutting
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Other Word Forms
- lancination noun
- ˌԳˈԲپDz noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lancinate1
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin Գٳܲ, past participle of Գ “to tear to pieces,” akin to lanius “bܳٳ,” lacer “torn, mangled, mutilated”; -ate 1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lancinate1
C17: from Latin Գٳܲ pierced, rent; related to lacer mangled
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Example Sentences
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Lancinate, lan′sin-āt, v.t. to lacerate.—n.
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Does no doubt ever lancinate him?
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