PERCUTIENT

Etymology

Adjective

percutient (comparative more percutient, superlative most percutient)

(archaic) Striking; having the power of striking or hitting.

Noun

percutient (plural percutients)

(archaic) That which has the power of striking.

Source: Wiktionary


Per*cu"tient, a. Etym: [L. percutiens, p.pr. of percutere. See Percuss.]

Definition: Striking; having the power of striking.

– n.

Definition: That which strikes, or has power to strike. Bacon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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