What is continued pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain. "Such an ache in my bones." Shak. Note: Often used in composition, as, a headache, an earache, a toothache called?

ache — Continued pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain. "Such an ache in my bones." Shak. Note: Often used in composition, as, a headache, an earache, a toothache. (Webster's 1913.)