Etymology

palpitate

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Today it means: To beat strongly or rapidly; said especially of the heart. Full definition →

Latin palpito
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  1. Latin · borrowed frompalpito
  2. Latin · borrowed frompalpito
  3. English todaypalpitate

Borrowed from Latin palpitō, palpitātus (“throb, pulsate, palpitate”).

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