v. ailed, ail·ing, ails v.intr. To feel ill or have pain: has been ailing for weeks. v.tr. To cause physical or mental pain or uneasiness to; trouble. See Synonyms at trouble. [Middle English eilen, from Old English eglian, from egle, troublesome.] |
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