- Poynaunt
- piquant with vinegar or other sour flavoring.
Medieval glossary. 2014.
Poynaunt
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poignant — poign•ant [[t]ˈpɔɪn yənt, ˈpɔɪ nənt[/t]] adj. 1) keenly distressing to the feelings 2) affecting the emotions: a poignant scene[/ex] 3) keen or strong in appeal; sharp; pointed: a subject of poignant interest[/ex] 4) pungent • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
poignant — /ˈpɔɪnjənt / (say poynyuhnt), /ˈpɔɪnənt / (say poynuhnt) adjective 1. keenly distressing to the mental or physical feelings: poignant regret; poignant suffering. 2. keen or strong in mental appeal: a subject of poignant interest. 3. pungent to… …
