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Old English
of an instrument, such as a rod, whip, etc.: "inflicting or causing pain; biting, stinging"
of a weapon: "sharp and cutting"

Middle English
of pain (physical or mental), sorrow, etc.: "sharp, keen, painful, severe. Also of wounds or other cause of discomfort"
of speech or words: "harsh, injurious, unpleasant"

related to smeortan "be painful"

smart adjective
  • impishly clever
  • shallowly intelligent, of bragging proficiency
  • covertly resourceful
  • causing a sharp stinging pain
  • astute, as in business; clever or bright
  • quick, witty, and often impertinent in speech
  • fashionable; chic; well-kept; neat
  • vigorous or brisk
  • (of a weapon)
    • able to be altered in course during flight; being a guided missile - a laser-guided smart bomb
    • operating by automation - a smart machine tool
    • using a built-in microprocessor for automatic operation, for processing of data, or for achieving greater versatility - smart card
  • (of systems) operating as if by human intelligence by using automatic computer control
  • (of an electronic device) using digital communication technology to provide many of the functions of a computer, esp internet access and social networking apps
    - smart phone

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~☉~lucid definition; added layer of lucidity, or aethereal context
classic definition
artificium definition; usually words which have undergone a warped evolution, or a complete perversion of the original sense
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