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repellant, a. and n.|rɪˈpɛlənt|
[f. repel v.]
A. adj.
1. a. = repellent a. 2. Also fig.
1768–74Tucker Lt. Nat. (1834) II. 317 The repellant quality of external bodies holds their internal parts together in a stronger cohesion. 1877Sparrow Serm. xxiv. 327 Mercy and works of law know not one another; are mutually repellant; refuse to commingle like oil and water.
b. Warding off, defensive.
1839–52Bailey Festus 125 Keep thy spirit pure From worldly taint by the repellant strength Of virtue.
c. = repellent a. 2 b.
1897Sears, Roebuck Catal. 274 [Wrap] made of imported black repellant cloth.
d. = repellent a. 2 d.
1944Living Off Land v. 111 Repellant cream should be smeared thoroughly on all parts of the skin which are unprotected by clothing.
2. = repellent a. 3.
1825Lytton Zicci i. v. His manners were chilling and repellant. 1877E. Caird Philos. Kant Introd. vi 117 The exclusive and repellant conception of individuality given by that philosophy.
B. n. = repellent n., in various senses.
1689Moyle Sea Chyrurg. ii. xiii. 62 Use no repellants, nor anything to cool inflammation. 1794A. Seward Lett. (1811) IV. 11 May the people, amongst whom I live, be withheld by stronger repellants than their own virtue, from invading my own property. 1805J. Luccock Nat. Wool 94 The skilful application of tar mingled with butter, which act as repellants to the water. 1860J. Young Prov. Reason 33 To be followed, there is reason to fear, unless some sufficient corrective and repellant be forthcoming, by not less lamentable consequences. 1908Jrnl. Econ. Entomol. I. 83 He had tried repellants against the cotton boll weevil, including lemon, cinnamon, tar and clove oil. 1945Tee Emm (Air Ministry) V. 51 Use the shark repellant sparingly. 1958Moth-repellant [see moth n.1 3]. 1958Sunday Times 20 July 16/5 Simple dressings..and an insect repellant are obvious necessities. |