A rare or archaic term for a type of insult or cutting remark; a witty criticism delivered sharply.
Of uncertain origin, possibly related to Latin 'epitome' or Greek roots meaning 'cut' or 'sharp,' though the exact etymology is obscure.
This word is so obscure it barely exists in modern English—it's the kind of word that makes you wonder if it was ever really used or if it just lived in dusty old dictionaries.
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