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pech

pech [ pekh ]


noun  (plural pechs)
Definition:
 
panting breath: a short, fast, and forceful breath



intransitive verb  (past and past participle peched, present participle pech·ing, 3rd person present singular pechs)
Definition:
 
pant for breath: to pant or struggle for breath from exertion

[15th century. An imitation of the sound]
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