lancinate

[ lan-suh-neyt ]

verb (used with object)

, lan·ci·nat·ed, lan·ci·nat·ing.

1. to stab or pierce.

lancinate

/ ˈlɑːnsɪˌneɪt /

adjective

1. (esp of pain) sharp or cutting

Derived Forms

• ˌlanciˈnation, noun

Other Words From

• lanci·nation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lancinate¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin lancinātus, past participle of lancināre “to tear to pieces,” akin to lanius “butcher,” lacer “torn, mangled, mutilated”; -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of lancinate¹

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