Ache \Ache\, n. [OE. ache, AS. [ae]ce, ece, fr. acan to ache. See Ache, v. i.]

Continued pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain. ``Such an ache in my bones.'' --Shak.

Note: Often used in composition, as, a headache, an earache, a toothache.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Ache \Ache\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Ached; p. pr. & vb. n. Aching.]

[OE. aken, AS. acan, both strong verbs, AS. acan, imp. [=o]c, p. p. acen, to ache; perh. orig. to drive, and akin to agent.]

To suffer pain; to have, or be in, pain, or in continued pain; to be distressed. ``My old bones ache.'' --Shak.

The sins that in your conscience ache. --Keble.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Ach \Ach\, Ache \Ache\, n. [F. ache, L. apium parsley.]

A name given to several species of plants; as, smallage, wild celery, parsley. [Obs.]

--Holland.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)