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verb (used with object), lan·ci·nat·ed, lan·ci·nat·ing.
to stab or pierce.
Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin lancinātus past participle of lancināre to tear to pieces, akin to lanius butcher, lacer torn; see -ate1
1595–1605; < Latin lancinātus past participle of lancināre to tear to pieces, akin to lanius butcher, lacer torn; see -ate1
Related forms
lan·ci·na·tion, noun
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Lancinating
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lancinating lan·ci·nat·ing (lān'sə-nā'tĭng)
adj.
Characterized by a sensation of cutting, piercing, or stabbing.
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