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Itch (ĭch), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Itched (ĭcht); p. pr. & vb. n. Itching.] [OE. icchen, ȝicchen, AS. giccan; akin to D. jeuken, joken, G. jucken, OHG. jucchen.]
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1. To have an uneasy sensation in the skin, which inclines the person to scratch the part affected.
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My mouth hath itched all this long day. Chaucer.
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2. To have a constant desire or teasing uneasiness; to long for; as, “itching ears”. “An itching palm.” Shak.
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