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Webster 1913 Edition

Throb

Throb

,
Verb.
I.
[
imp. & p. p.
Throbbed
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Throbbing
.]
[OE.
þrobben
; of uncertain origin; cf. Russ.
trepete
a trembling, and E.
trepidation
.]
To beat, or pulsate, with more than usual force or rapidity; to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate; – said of the heart, pulse, etc.
My heart
Throbs
to know one thing.
Shakespeare
Here may his head lie on my
throbbing
breast.
Shakespeare

Throb

,
Noun.
A beat, or strong pulsation, as of the heart and arteries; a violent beating; a papitation:
The impatient
throbs
and longings of a soul
That pants and reaches after distant good.
Addison.

Webster 1828 Edition

Throb

THROB

,
Verb.
I.
[perhaps allied to drive and to drub; at least its elements and signification coincide.] To beat, as the heart or pulse, with more than usual force or rapidity; to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate. The heart throbs with joy, desire of fear; the violent action of the heart is perceived by a throbbing pulse.
My heart throbs to know one thing.
We apply the word also the breast.
Here may his head live on my throbbing breast.

THROB

,
Noun.
A beat or strong pulsation; a violent beating of the heart and arteries; a palpitation.
Thou talk'st like one who never felt
Th' impatient throbs and longings of a soul
That pants and reaches after distant good.

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