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ath|ët|i'rë nf 1 something that tastes astringent/tart 2 tartness, acerbity 3 = athtësi' ath|ët|o'·het vpr 1 to become astringent/tart 2 to get a sour taste in one's mouth 3 [Fig] to take it amiss 4 to get numb from the cold ath|ët|o'·n vt to give [ ] an astringent/tart taste