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Astringently — As*trin gent*ly, adv. In an astringent manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
astringently — astringent ► ADJECTIVE 1) causing the contraction of body tissues. 2) (of taste or smell) sharp or bitter. 3) harsh or severe. ► NOUN ▪ an astringent lotion applied for medical or cosmetic purposes. DERIVATIVES astringency noun astringently … English terms dictionary
astringently — adverb see astringent I … New Collegiate Dictionary
astringently — See astringency. * * * … Universalium
astringently — as·trin·gent·ly … English syllables
astringently — adverb see astringent I … Useful english dictionary
astringent — I. adjective Etymology: probably from Middle French, from Latin astringent , astringens, present participle of astringere to bind fast, from ad + stringere to bind tight more at strain Date: 1541 1. causing contraction of soft organic tissues ;… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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David Quantick — (born 14 May 1961, Wortley, South Yorkshire, England)[citation needed] is a freelance journalist, writer and critic who specialises in music and comedy. Contents 1 Career history 2 Bibliography … Wikipedia
Charles Koechlin — Charles Louis Eugène Koechlin (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl lwi øʒɛn keˈklɛ̃]; 27 November 1867 – 31 December 1950) was a French composer, teacher and writer on music. He was a political radical all his life and a passionate enthusiast… … Wikipedia
