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Definitions for: Gnash
[v] grind together, of teeth
Webster (1913) Definition: Gnash, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gnashed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Gnashing.] [OE. gnasten, gnaisten, cf. Icel. gnastan a
gnashing, gn?sta to gnash, Dan. knaske, Sw. gnissla, D.
knarsen, G. knirschen.]
To strike together, as in anger or pain; as, to gnash the
teeth.
Gnash, v. i.
To grind or strike the teeth together.
There they him laid, Gnashing for anguish, and despite,
and shame. --Milton.
See Also: grate, grind
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