Mordicative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mordicative is an adjective meaning (archaic, figurative) Biting or corrosive.
Meaning
(archaic, figurative) Biting or corrosive.
Example Sentences
[T]he conceits and jeſts of Ariſtophanes are bitter and ſharp withal, carrying with them a mordicative qualitie which doth bite, sting and exulcerate whereſoever they light.
Word Forms
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Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mordicant, mordacious, arrosive, mordant, biting, corrosive.
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