Of natural agencies. Of a river: Flowing strongly. Obsolete.

Of things, in various transferred uses. Of a stream, a wind: Strong, violent. Obsolete.

Angry, wroth, furious, violent.

transferred. Violent.

Intense in degree or quality; not mild or weak; severe, violent, strong. of a stream. Obsolete.

That pours (in various senses); esp. (of rain) that is falling heavily.

Chiefly English regional (south-western). Of running water: having a swift current. Obsolete.

Of a stream, current, etc.: ‘Angry’. Obsolete.

Eager, impetuous, violent. Of a stream: Rapid. Now rare.

Stormy, tempestuous, wild; characterized by severe weather or rough conditions.