DOLORIFIC

Adjective

dolorific (comparative more dolorific, superlative most dolorific)

Of or relating to pain.

Causing pain or grief.

her dolorific heart

Source: Wiktionary


Dol`or*if"ic, Dol`or*if"ic*al, a. Etym: [LL. dolorificus; L. dolor pain + facere to make.]

Definition: Causing pain or grief. Arbuthnot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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