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 Sar’aswa’ti.Sarce’net (2 syl.). 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Sar’casm.
 
A flaying or plucking off of the skin; a cutting taunt (Greek, sarkazo, to flay, etc.)   1
 


 Sar’aswa’ti.Sarce’net (2 syl.). 

 
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