(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:54:18

Per*cu"tient (?), a. [L. percutiens, p.pr. of percutere. See Percuss.]

Striking; having the power of striking.

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n.

That which strikes, or has power to strike.

Bacon.

 

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