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Poignancy

POIGNANCY, n. poin'ancy. [See Poignant.] 1. Sharpness; the power of stimulating the organs of taste. 2. Point; sharpness; keenness; the power of irritation; asperity; as the poignancy of wit or sarcasm. 3. Sev...

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POIGNANCY, n. poin'ancy. [See Poignant.]

1. Sharpness; the power of stimulating the organs of taste.

2. Point; sharpness; keenness; the power of irritation; asperity; as the poignancy of wit or sarcasm.

3. Severity; acuteness.

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