Throb (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Throbbed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Throbbing.] [OE. þrobben; of uncertain origin; cf. Russ. trepete a trembling, and E. trepidation.] To beat, or pulsate, with more than usual force or rapidity; to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate; — said of the heart, pulse, etc.
My heart
Throbs to know one thing. Shak.
Here may his head lie on my throbbing breast. Shak.