lancinate

[lan-suh-neyt]

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

to stab or pierce.

Origin of lancinate

1595–1605; < Latin lancinātus past participle of lancināre to tear to pieces, akin to lanius butcher, lacer torn; see -ate¹

Related formslan·ci·na·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for lancinate

lancinate

adjective

(esp of pain) sharp or cutting

Derived Formslancination, noun

Word Origin for lancinate

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

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