Pronunciation: poi-nyant sometimes 'poi(g)-nant
Etymology: Middle English poynaunt,from Anglo-French poinant,poignant,present participle of poindre to prick,sting, from
Latin pungere
Synonyms - pungent,moving,piercing,cutting,touching......
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
poignant - poi-gnant
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