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Webster 1913 Edition


Rancescent

Ran-ces′cent

(răn-sĕs′sent)
,
Adj.
[L.
rancescens
, p. pr. of
rancescere
, v. incho. from
rancere
to be rancid.]
Becoming rancid or sour.

Webster 1828 Edition


Rancescent

RANCES'CENT

,
Adj.
[L. ranceo, to be rank.] Becoming rancid or sour.

Definition 2024


rancescent

rancescent

English

Adjective

rancescent (comparative more rancescent, superlative most rancescent)

  1. Becoming rancid or sour.