Pang

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:47:23

Pang (?), n. [Prob. for older prange. Cf. Prong.]

A paroxysm of extreme pain or anguish; a sudden and transitory agony; a throe; as, the pangs of death.

Syn. -- Agony; anguish; distress. See Agony.

 

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Pang, v. t.

To torture; to cause to have great pain or suffering; to torment.

[R.]

Shak.

 

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