lancination
səˌneɪt 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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lancinate (ˈlɑːnsɪˌneɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| (esp of pain) sharp or cutting | |
| [C17: from Latin lancinātus pierced, rent; related to lacer mangled] | |
| lanci'nation | |
| —n | |
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| lancinate (ˈlɑːnsɪˌneɪt) | |
| —adj | |
| (esp of pain) sharp or cutting | |
| [C17: from Latin lancinātus pierced, rent; related to lacer mangled] | |
| lanci'nation | |
| —n | |
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