A-çerb', a.
(14), a. [Lat. acerbus, from acer, sharp, eager; Ger. herb, herbe, harsh, sour, bitter, rough.] Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit; sour, with astringency or roughness. Quincy.
(14), a. [Lat. acerbus, from acer, sharp, eager; Ger. herb, herbe, harsh, sour, bitter, rough.] Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit; sour, with astringency or roughness. Quincy.