Calcitrant

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:18:58

Cal"ci*trant (?), a. [L. calcitrans, p. pr. of calcitrare to kick, fr. calx, calcis , heel.]

Kicking. Hence: Stubborn; refractory.

 

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