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horrent

adjective
hor·​rent | \ ˈhȯr-É™nt How to pronounce horrent (audio) , ˈhär-\

Definition of horrent

1 archaic : covered with bristling points : bristled
2 archaic : standing up like bristles : bristling

First Known Use of horrent

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for horrent

Latin horrent-, horrens, present participle of horrēre

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