'Rancescent' definitions:

Definition of 'Rancescent'

From: GCIDE
  • Rancescent \Ran*ces"cent\ (r[a^]n*s[e^]s"sent), a. [L. rancescens, p. pr. of rancescere, v. incho. from rancere to be rancid.] Becoming rancid or sour. [1913 Webster]