STENCH


Meaning of STENCH in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' stench

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English stenc; akin to Old English stincan to emit a smell ― more at STINK

Date: before 12th century

1 : STINK

2 : a characteristic repugnant quality

– stench · ful \ -f ə l \ adjective

– stenchy \ ' sten-ch ē \ adjective

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