restringent (comparative more restringent, superlative most restringent)
(obsolete) astringent; styptic
restringent (plural restringents)
(obsolete) A restringent medicine.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*strin"gent, a. Etym: [L. restringens, p. pr.: cf. F. restringent.]
Definition: Restringing; astringent; styptic. [Obs.] -- n.
Definition: A restringent medicine. [Obs.] Harvey.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
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