/ ˈtrentʃənt; NAmE / adjective
( formal ) ( of criticism, remarks, etc. ) expressed strongly and effectively, in a clear way
SYN incisive
► tren·chant·ly adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English (referring to a weapon or tool with a sharp edge): from Old French , literally cutting , present participle of trenchier , based on Latin truncare to maim.