horrent

adjective hor·rent \ˈhȯr-ənt, ˈhär-\

Definition of HORRENT

archaic : covered with bristling points : bristled

archaic : standing up like bristles : bristling

Latin horrent-, horrens, present participle of horrēre

First Known Use: 1667

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