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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Smerting,) Smarting, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. smartyng (1548); Smert v.] That causes pain. —1584-9 Maxwall Commonpl. Bk. Prov. No. 80.
Grewous woundes must hawe smarting plasters
