PALPITATE


Meaning of PALPITATE in English

[ 'palpɪteɪt ]

■ verb [often as adjective palpitating ]

1》 (of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly.

2》 shake; tremble.

Origin

C17 (earlier (ME) as palpitation ): from L. palpitat- , palpitare , frequentative of palpare 'touch gently'.

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