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   Pine, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pined (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Pining.] [AS. pīnan to torment, fr. pīn torment. See 1st Pine, Pain, n. & v.]
   1. To inflict pain upon; to torment; to torture; to afflict. [Obs.]  Chaucer. Shak.
   
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   That people that pyned him to death. Piers Plowman.
   
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   One is pined in prison, another tortured on the rack. Bp. Hall.
   
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   2. To grieve or mourn for. [R.]  Milton.
   
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