iracund
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of iracund
1815–25; < Latin īrācundus, equivalent to īrā- ( see irate) + -cundus inclined to (adj. suffix)
Example Sentences
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An iracund bear, of dangerous proportions, and justly irritated against us at present?
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 05 by Thomas Carlyle
"By heavens!" exclaimed the iracund mayor, turning red again.
From Stories by American Authors (Volume 4) by Constance Fenimore Woolson
A fat, just man, he too; probably somewhat iracund; not without troubles in his House.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14 by Thomas Carlyle
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