ACHE

I. intransitive verb (~d; aching) Etymology: Middle English aken, from Old English acan Date: before 12th century 1. to suffer a usually dull persistent pain , to become distressed or disturbed (as with anxiety or regret) , to feel compassion , to experience a painful eagerness or yearning , II. noun Date: before 12th century a usually dull persistent pain, a condition marked by aching