heartache

English

noun
Definitions
  • Very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English heorteece inherited from Old English *heortæċe affix from English heart + English ache (parsley, celery).

Origin

English

ache

Gloss

parsley, celery

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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