Etymology:
The word "throe" comes from the Old English word "þrāg", meaning "a struggle" or "a pain". It is related to the Old Norse word "þrā", meaning "pain" or "agony".
Meaning:
A throe is a violent struggle, especially one accompanied by pain or distress. It is often used to describe the pains of childbirth, but it can also be used in a more general sense to refer to any intense struggle or pain.
Origin:
The word "throe" first appeared in English in the 13th century. It is thought to have been brought to England by the Vikings, who had a word "þrā" meaning "pain". The word "throe" has been used in English ever since to describe intense struggles or pains.
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