ACERBEST

Adjective

acerbest

superlative form of acerb: most acerb

Source: Wiktionary


ACERB

A*cerb", a. Etym: [L. acerbus, fr. acer sharp: cf. F. acerbe. See Acrid.]

Definition: Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit; sharp and harsh.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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