1. To pierce, as something sharp; to penetrate; especially, to cause a tingling sensation that runs through the system with a slight shivering; as, a sharp sound thrills through the whole frame. I have a faint cold fear thrills through my veins. Shak.
2. To feel a sharp, shivering, tingling, or exquisite sensation, running through the body. To seek sweet safety out In vaults and prisons, and to thrill and shake. Shak.
THRILL
Thrill, n.
1. A drill. See 3d Drill, 1.
2. A sensation as of being thrilled; a tremulous excitement; as, a thrill of horror; a thrill of joy. Burns.
THRILLANT
Thrill"ant, a.
Defn: Piercing; sharp; thrilling. [Obs.] "His thrillant spear."
Spenser.
THRILLING
Thrill"ing, a.
Defn: Causing a thrill; causing tremulous excitement; deeply moving;
as, a thrilling romance.
— Thrill"ing*ly, adv.
— Thrill"ing*ness, n.
THRING
Thring, v. t. & i. [imp. Throng.] Etym: [AS. . See Throng.]