[ 'trɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nt ]
■ adjective
1》 vigorous or incisive in expression or style.
2》 archaic or literary (of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge.
Derivatives
trenchancy noun
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr., lit. 'cutting', pres. participle of trenchier (see trench ).