Heartbeats

/ˈhɑːrtˌbits/ noun

The rhythmic pulses of a heart pumping blood, or brief moments or intervals of time.

Combines 'heart' (from Old English 'heorte') and 'beat' (from Old English 'beatan'). The phrase became one compound word to describe the rhythmic sound and sensation.

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