■ noun
1》 a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.
2》 pleasant-smelling liquid worn on the skin; perfume.
3》 a trail indicated by the characteristic smell of an animal.
↘a trail of evidence assisting someone in a search or investigation.
4》 archaic the faculty or sense of smell.
■ verb
1》 impart a pleasant ~ to.
2》 discern by the sense of smell.
↘sense the presence or imminence of: the Premier ~ed victory last night.
Derivatives
~ed adjective
~less adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. sentir 'perceive, smell', from L. sentire .