throbbed

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throbbed - 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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