Definition of toothache
:pain in or about a tooth
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More medieval whimsy is carved into the capitals: One man has a toothache, another pulls a thorn from his foot, and a farmer clobbers a thief so hard his hat falls off.
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The charms manual includes everyday tips and remedies, including how to alleviate menstrual cramps, soothe a toothache (use a dead man's tooth, obviously), and craft a super-strong key.
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Four months later, so did another woman after Collazos treated a toothache with a shot into her bare buttocks followed by a caress of those buttocks.
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In that case, a woman in pain from a toothache went to Collazos who was accused of giving her a shot of unknown medication in her buttocks, kissing her there and fondling her.
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In Olson's case, she was prescribed medication for a toothache.
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And don’t even think about getting a 1916 toothache.
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And don’t even think about getting a 1916 toothache.
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And don’t even think about getting a 1916 toothache.
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First Known Use of toothache
14th century
TOOTHACHE Defined for English Language Learners
TOOTHACHE Defined for Kids
toothache
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tooth·ache
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Definition of toothache for Students
:pain in or near a tooth
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