horrent Meaning, Definition & Usage

Hor"rent adjective

Etymology

L. horrens, p.pr. of horrere to bristle. See Horror.

Definitions

1. Standing erect, as bristles; covered with bristling points; bristled; bristling.

   Rough and horrent with figures in strong relief. De Quincey.

   With bright emblazonry and horrent arms. Milton.