Definition for GNASH

GNASH, v.t. [nash; Dan. knasker; Sw. gnissla and knastra. Qu. D. knarzen, G. knirrschen, to gnash, and It. ganascia, the jaw.]

To strike the teeth together, as in anger or pain; as, to gnash the teeth in rage. Dryden.

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