intr.v., -tat·ed, -tat·ing, -tates.
- To move with a slight tremulous motion; tremble, shake, or quiver.
- To beat with excessive rapidity; throb.
[Latin palpitāre, palpitāt-, frequentative of palpāre, to touch gently. See palpable.]
palpitatingly pal'pi·tat'ing·ly adv.
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