poynaunt

Middle English

Alternative forms

poynant, punyant, ponyaunt, pugnaunt, ponyawnt, poignaunte

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman puignant; equivalent to poynen +‎ -ant.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpui̯nau̯nt/, /ˈpui̯nant/

Adjective

poynaunt

Sour or acidic to the taste.
Stabbing; having a sharp, spiky point.
Causing fright; upsetting, horrifying.

Descendants

English: poignant

References

“poinaunt, adj.” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-04-24.

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