lacerant
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The bell on the orthodox church called the members of Mr. Peck's society together for the business meeting with the same plangent, lacerant note that summoned them to worship on Sundays.
From Annie Kilburn : a Novel by Howells, William Dean
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