a. [ L. abhorens, -rentis, p. pr. of abhorrere. ]
The persons most abhorrent from blood and treason. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
The arts of pleasure in despotic courts
I spurn abhorrent. Clover. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With abhorrence. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. horrens, p. pr. of horrere to bristle. See Horror. ] Standing erect, as bristles; covered with bristling points; bristled; bristling. [ 1913 Webster ]
Rough and horrent with figures in strong relief. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
With bright emblazonry and horrent arms. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]