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Webster 1913 Edition

(răn′sĭd)

Adj.

[L.

rancidus

, fr.

rancere

to be rancid or rank.]

Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition; musty;

as,

rancid

oil or butter

Adj.

[L. rancidus, from ranceo, to be rank. This is the Eng. rank, luxuriant in growth.]

Having a rank smell; strong scented; sour; musty; as rancid oil.