Serving to disperse morbid matter; discussive; as, a
discutient application.
An agent (as a medicinal application) which serves to
disperse morbid matter.
1. To try by the touch; to handle; as, to taste a bow. [Obs.] Chapman. Taste it well and stone thou shalt it find. Chaucer. 2. To try by the touch of the tongue; to perceive the relish or flavor of (anything) by taking a small ...