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"
~☉~ | 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 |