pers.

To thrust into with a pointed instrument; as, to pierce the body with a sword or spear; to pierce the side with a thorn.

To penetrate; to enter; to force a way into; as, a column of troops pierced the main body of the enemy; a shot pierced the ship.

To penetrate the heart deeply; to touch the passions; to excite or affect the passions. 7 Timothy 6:10.

To dive or penetrate into, as a secret or purpose.

pers. To enter; as a pointed instrument.

To penetrate; to force a way into or through any thing. The shot pierced through the side of the ship. Her tears will pierce into a marble heart.

To enter; to dive or penetrate, as into a secret. She would not pierce further into his meaning than himself should declare.

To affect deeply.