Both Uses of
rancid
in
After the First Death
- Kate was afraid her own urine had contributed to the rancidness of the air.†
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- His breath, stale and rancid, entered her mouth, her nostrils.†
Part 10
Definitions:
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(1)
(rancid) having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste due to spoilage -- usually used for food or oils
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Much more rarely, rancid can reference anything that is repugnant or offensive -- such as disgusting comments.