gnawing

English

/ˈnɔːɪŋ/, /ˈnɔːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/, /ˈnɔɪŋ/

adj
Definitions
  • (of pain or hunger) severe or intense

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gnawynge affix from English gnaw.

Origin

English

gnaw

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