STREPENT

Etymology

Adjective

strepent (comparative more strepent, superlative most strepent)

(rare, obsolete) Noisy.

Source: Wiktionary


Strep"ent, a. Etym: [L. strepens, p.pr. of strepere to make a noise.]

Definition: Noisy; loud. [R.] Shenstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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