a. [ Pref. in- not + trenchant. ] Not to be gashed or marked with furrows. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
As easy mayest thou the intrenchant air
With thy keen sword impress, as make me bleed. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ OF. trenchant, F. tranchant, p. pr. See Trench, v. t. ]
adv. In a trenchant, or sharp, manner; sharply; severely. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ OF. trenchant, F. tranchant, p. pr. See Trench, v. t. ]
adv. In a trenchant, or sharp, manner; sharply; severely. [ 1913 Webster ]