HORRENT


Meaning of HORRENT in English

[ 'hɒr(ə)nt ]

■ adjective archaic

1》 (of a person's hair) standing on end.

2》 feeling or expressing horror.

Origin

C17: from L. ~- , horrere (see horrid ).

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