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lancinate

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lan⋅ci⋅nate

  [lan-suh-neyt]
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–verb (used with object), -nat⋅ed, -nat⋅ing.
to stab or pierce.
Origin:
1595–1605; < L lancinātus ptp. of lancināre to tear to pieces, akin to lanius butcher, lacer torn; see -ate 1

Related forms:
lan⋅ci⋅na⋅tion, noun
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