(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:47:50

Lan"ci*nate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lancinated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Lancinating (?).] [L. lancinatus, p. p. of lancinare to fear.]

To tear; to lacerate; to pierce or stab.

De Quincey.

 

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