1. Aigre. Breuvage amer.
2. (Au figuré) Pénible.
3. (Au figuré) Désagréable. Souvenirs amers.
ETYM AS. biter; akin to Goth. baitrs, Icel. bitr, Dan., Swed., Dutch, and German bitter, OS. bittar, from root of Eng. bite. Related to Bite.
1. Expressive of severe grief or regret.
2. One of the four basic taste sensations; sharp and disagreeable; like the taste of quinine.
3. Proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity.
4. Very difficult to accept or bear.
ETYM From Brine.
Of or pertaining to brine, or to the sea; partaking of the nature of brine; salt.
ETYM Old Fren. rancuros.
Showing deep-seated resentment; SYN. rancourous.
1. Having a sharp biting taste.
2. One of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons.
3. Smelling of fermentation or staleness; SYN. rancid.