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lancinate

[ lan-suh-neyt ]
/ ˈlæn səˌneɪt /

verb (used with object), lan·ci·nat·ed, lan·ci·nat·ing.

to stab or pierce.

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Origin of lancinate

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin lancinātus, past participle of lancināre “to tear to pieces,” akin to lanius “butcher,” lacer “torn, mangled, mutilated”; see -ate1

OTHER WORDS FROM lancinate

lan·ci·na·tion, noun

Words nearby lancinate

lancetfish, lancet window, lancewood, Lanchow, lanciform, lancinate, lancinating, Lancs, land, land agent, landammann
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British Dictionary definitions for lancinate

lancinate
/ (ˈlɑːnsɪˌneɪt) /

adjective

(esp of pain) sharp or cutting

Derived forms of lancinate

lancination, noun

Word Origin for lancinate

C17: from Latin lancinātus pierced, rent; related to lacer mangled
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