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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Throb \Throb\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Throbbed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Throbbing}.] [OE. [thorn]robben; of uncertain origin; cf.
Russ. trepete a trembling, and E. trepidation.]
To beat, or pulsate, with more than usual force or rapidity;
to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate; -- said of
the heart, pulse, etc.
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My heart
Throbs to know one thing. --Shak.
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Here may his head lie on my throbbing breast. --Shak.
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