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toothache

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pain in or near a tooth
  • He has a toothache and needs to see a dentist.

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The first known use of toothache was in the 14th century

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“Toothache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothache. Accessed 30 Oct. 2020.

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