horrent

[ hawr-uhnt, hor- ]

adjective

1. bristling; standing erect like bristles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of horrent¹

1660–70; < Latin horrent- (stem of horrēns, present participle of horrēre to stand on end, bristle with fear), equivalent to horr- ( horrendous ) + -ent- -ent

Example Sentences

Milton is credited with 630 neologisms, from “ensanguined,” “emblazonry” and “horrent” to the more commonly used “earthshaking,” “lovelorn,” “fragrance” and “by hook or crook,” as well as “pandemonium.”

From Time

This plant is abundant near San Diego, growing all over the mesas; and it is marvelous that horses and cattle are not more often injured by stepping upon these disagreeable, horrent globes; but long experience has doubtless taught them the instinct of caution.

From Project Gutenberg

Horrent, hor′ent, adj. standing on end, as bristles.

From Project Gutenberg

Beyond the wave the conquering word hath won Past horrent hosts of Lucifer that rose, With wrath of man, the message to oppose.

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All that can be made out from the din of frenetic words is that Enitharmon calls upon her son Orc, “the horrent demon,” to arise and bring with him his brothers and sisters.

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