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piercing (adj.)
in reference to cold, sound, etc., early 15c., present participle adjective from
pierce
(v.). Figuratively, of pain, grief, etc., from late 14c. Related:
Piercingly
.
piercing (n.)
late 14c., verbal noun from
pierce
(v.).
