Poign"ant (?), a. [F., p. pr. of
poindre to sting, fr. L. pungere to prick, sting. See Pungent.]
1. Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent. "His poignant spear."
Spenser. "Poynaunt sauce."
Chaucer.
2. Fig.:
Pointed; keen;
satirical.
His wit . . . became more lively and poignant.
Sir W. Scott.
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