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irascible definition

iras·cible (i ras′ə bəl, ī-)

adjective

  1. easily angered; quick-tempered
  2. showing or resulting from a quick temper or a fit of anger an irascible reply

Etymology: ME irascibel < MFr < LL irascibilis < L irasci: see irate

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