Pier"cing (?), a.

Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust.

"Piercing eloquence."

Shak.

-- Pier"cing*ly, adv. -- Pier"cing*ness, n.

 

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